Best 10 Southern Sweet Potato Tart Recipes

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In a world where dessert reigns supreme, few treats can rival the allure of a southern sweet potato tart. Originating from the heart of the American South, this delectable dish blends the sweetness of potatoes with the richness of a creamy filling, all enveloped in a flaky, golden-brown crust. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on the journey to create the perfect southern sweet potato tart is an adventure that promises both delight and satisfaction. As you gather your ingredients and prepare your workspace, let this guide serve as your compass, leading you through the steps to achieve a masterpiece that will tantalize taste buds and create lasting memories.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SWEET POTATO TARTLET



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Provided by Patrick and Gina Neely : Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 50m

Yield 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 stick unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/4 cup whipping cream
1 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
2 large baked sweet potatoes
3 store-bought rolled up dough
Nonstick cooking spray
Whipped Cream, for topping

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  • In a large bowl, mix together butter and brown sugar until it becomes a sand-like texture. Add eggs and beat with electric mixer. Add whipping cream and vanilla extract; mix until smooth. Add in flour, salt, cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg.
  • Scoop out the inside of the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a medium bowl and mash. Once mashed, add potatoes into the flour mixture and blend with electric mixer.
  • Roll out the dough and with tartlet pans, divide the dough into 12 (4-inch) rings. Spray the tartlet pans with nonstick cooking spray and insert dough. Cut off excess dough with a knife.
  • With an ice cream scooper, scoop out potato mixture; about 1/4 cup each and place into tartlet pans.
  • Bake for 30 minutes. Once cooled, garnish with whipped cream.

SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO PIE



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Traditional Southern-style sweet potato pie. This is my mother's recipe, but she's Mimi to my kids, so in our house we call this dish Mimi's sweet potato pie. It's delicious right out of the oven, at room temp, or right out of the refrigerator.

Provided by brianbagent

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed
2 cups white sugar
8 ounces sweetened condensed milk
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
1 pinch ground allspice, or to taste
1 pinch ground cloves, or to taste
2 (9 inch) pie crusts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; add sweet potatoes and boil until soft, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove and discard skin; mash potatoes in a bowl until lumps are removed.
  • Mix 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, condensed milk, butter, eggs, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves together in a bowl. Divide batter evenly between the 2 pie crusts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 233.4 mg, Sugar 39.2 g

BROWN SUGAR-SWEET POTATO TARTS



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Sweet potato is a tasty twist to pumpkin. Eye-catching tarts are a fun addition to the dessert table.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h45m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 2/3 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening
7 to 8 tablespoons cold water
1 can (23 oz) sweet potatoes, drained and 2 tablespoons syrup reserved
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs, beaten
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup evaporated milk
Whipped topping or whipped cream, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425°F. In large bowl, mix flour and 1 teaspoon salt. Cut in shortening, using pastry blender (or pulling 2 table knives through ingredients in opposite directions), until particles are size of small peas. Sprinkle with cold water, 1 tablespoon at a time, tossing with fork until all flour is moistened and pastry almost cleans side of bowl (1 to 2 teaspoons more water can be added if necessary).
  • Divide pastry in half. Roll each half into 13-inch rounds. Using individual 4 1/2-inch foil tart pan as a guide and cutting 1/2 inch wider all the way around, cut each pastry round into 4 (5-inch) rounds. Fit pastry rounds in bottom and just up to top edge of 8 individual 4 1/2-inch foil tart pans. Place tart pans on large cookie sheet. Bake tart shells 3 to 4 minutes or until dry; cool.
  • Cut pastry scraps into small leaf shapes or other fall shapes. Place cutouts on another cookie sheet; sprinkle with small amount of granulated sugar if desired. Bake 6 to 7 minutes or until golden brown; cool.
  • In food processor, place sweet potatoes and 2 tablespoons reserved syrup. Cover and process until smooth. Spoon into large bowl. Add brown sugar, eggs, pumpkin pie spice and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Beat with wire whisk until smooth. Stir in evaporated milk. Pour into partially baked tart shells.
  • Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. Remove from pans. Place on individual dessert plates. Garnish with pastry leaves and whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 620, Carbohydrate 78 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 6, Fiber 4 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, ServingSize 1 Tart, Sodium 540 mg, Sugar 40 g, TransFat 4 1/2 g

ROAST SWEET POTATO & ONION TART WITH GOAT'S CHEESE



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Top buttery puff pastry with caramelised onions and melted cheese for a festive buffet or dinner party winner that you can make ahead and freeze

Provided by Justine Pattison

Categories     Buffet, Dinner, Lunch, Starter, Supper

Time 1h40m

Yield Serves 8-12 (makes 2 tarts)

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 tbsp olive oil
6 medium red onions, finely sliced
5 tbsp red wine vinegar
100g cranberry sauce
1kg sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into small chunks
1 tsp chilli flakes
2 x 320g sheets ready-rolled puff pastry
3 x 100g soft goat's cheese with rind, broken into large chunks
beaten egg, for glazing
thyme sprigs, to serve
a large salad, to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6. Heat 2 tbsp of the oil in a large non-stick frying pan and cook the onions over a low heat for 20-25 mins or until well softened and lightly browned. Add the vinegar and cranberry sauce, and simmer for 5-10 mins more, stirring until almost all the liquid has disappeared. Leave to cool.
  • Meanwhile, put the sweet potatoes in a bowl and toss with the remaining oil, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/2 tsp pepper and the chilli flakes. Arrange on a baking tray and cook for 20 mins, turning halfway, until softened and lightly browned. Leave to cool.
  • Reduce oven to 180C/160C fan/gas 4. Line two large baking trays with baking parchment and unroll the pastry sheets on top - trimming the edges neatly at this point will encourage a good rise. Leaving a 2cm gap around the edge, spread the onions over the pastry, then top with the sweet potatoes and goat's cheese. Brush the beaten egg around the border of the pastry and bake in the oven for 35-40 mins or until the pastry is golden and crisp, swapping the shelves after 20 mins.
  • Scatter over the thyme, then cut each tart into quarters (or smaller pieces if serving more). Serve with a large leafy salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 776 calories, Fat 45 grams fat, SaturatedFat 15 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 73 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 22 grams sugar, Fiber 7 grams fiber, Protein 16 grams protein, Sodium 1.2 milligram of sodium

SWEET POTATO TARTLETS



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My family can't resist sweet potatoes when they're mashed, placed in crunchy phyllo shells and topped with marshmallows. The bite-size tarts are fun to eat, too! -Marla Clark, Moriarty, New Mexico

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 15 tartlets.

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 medium sweet potato, peeled and chopped
1 tablespoon butter
1 tablespoon maple syrup
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 package (1.9 ounces) frozen miniature phyllo tart shells
15 miniature marshmallows

Steps:

  • Place sweet potato in a small saucepan; cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 10-15 minutes or until tender. Drain., In a small bowl, mash sweet potato with butter, syrup, cinnamon and nutmeg. Place 1 tablespoon potato mixture in each tart shell. Place on an ungreased baking sheet. Top with marshmallows. Bake at 350° for 8-12 minutes or until marshmallows are lightly browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 41 calories, Fat 2g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 2mg cholesterol, Sodium 16mg sodium, Carbohydrate 6g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

SWEET POTATO TART



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

4 1/2 cups flour
12 ounces cold diced butter
2 teaspoons salt
3/4 to 1 cup ice water
2 cups cooked sweet potatoes, peeled, boiled, drained, and mashed
4 eggs
1 cup light brown sugar
1 orange, juiced
1 cup heavy cream
2 ounces unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon fresh grated nutmeg
2 cups heavy cream
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon sugar

Steps:

  • In a food processor, combine the flour, butter, and salt, and pulse until the mixture is very coarse. Pour the flour/butter into a large bowl and add the ice water. Pour out onto a clean, flat surface into a large log. Using the palm of your hand, gently push and pull the mixture to form it into a dough.
  • Do not knead, you are just slightly manipulating it. Form into a disc and wrap. Chill. Roll out on floured surface and place in greased 9-inch tart pan. Blind bake tart shell for 10 minutes in a 350 degree F oven.
  • In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potato puree, eggs, sugar, orange juice, heavy cream, butter, and spiced thoroughly. Pour sweet potato mixture into tart shell and return to 350 degree F oven and bake for 25 minutes or until center is set. Let cool.
  • Whip cream, cinnamon, and sugar to desired consistency.

SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO TART



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Our family loves sweet potatoes, so I try to incorporate them in as many dishes as I can. My secret ingredient is the bourbon-it's what makes this tart so delicious. -Marie Bruno, Watkinsville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 small)
Pastry for single-crust pie
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon bourbon or 1 tablespoon whipping cream plus 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Pierce potatoes several times with a fork; place on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until tender, 40-50 minutes., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. tart pan with removable bottom. Press onto bottom and up side of pan; trim edge to edge of pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling., Remove potatoes from oven; increase oven setting to 425°. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, remove peel and place pulp in a large bowl; beat until smooth (you will need 1 cup mashed). Add butter, brown sugar, flour, pie spice and salt; beat until blended. Beat in egg, cream and bourbon. Pour into crust. Bake on a lower oven rack for 15 minutes., Meanwhile, for topping, mix butter, brown sugar and corn syrup until blended. Stir in pecans., Remove pie; reduce oven setting to 350°. Spoon topping evenly over pie. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 8-10 minutes. , Cool on a wire rack. Serve within 2 hours or refrigerate, covered, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO TART



Southern Sweet Potato Tart image

Our family loves sweet potatoes, so I try to incorporate them in as many dishes as I can. My secret ingredient is the bourbon-it's what makes this tart so delicious. -Marie Bruno, Watkinsville, Georgia

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound sweet potatoes (about 2 small)
Pastry for single-crust pie
1/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 large egg, room temperature
1/4 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon bourbon or 1 tablespoon whipping cream plus 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons butter, softened
2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons dark corn syrup
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Place potatoes on a foil-lined baking sheet. Bake until tender, 40-50 minutes., On a lightly floured surface, roll dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. tart pan with removable bottom. Press onto bottom and sides of pan; trim edges to edge of pan. Refrigerate while preparing filling., Remove potatoes from oven; increase oven setting to 425°. When potatoes are cool enough to handle, remove peel and place pulp in a large bowl; beat until smooth (you will need 1 cup mashed). Add butter, brown sugar, flour, pie spice and salt; beat until blended. Beat in egg, cream and bourbon. Pour into crust. Bake on a lower oven rack 15 minutes., Meanwhile, for topping, mix butter, brown sugar and corn syrup until blended. Stir in pecans., Remove pie; reduce oven setting to 350°. Spoon topping evenly over pie. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 8-10 minutes. , Cool on a wire rack. Serve within 2 hours or refrigerate, covered, and serve cold.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 477 calories, Fat 29g fat (15g saturated fat), Cholesterol 85mg cholesterol, Sodium 326mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SWEET POTATO TARTS



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Yield: 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 23

3⁄4 cup peeled mashed sweet potato (about 1 small)
1 large egg
1⁄2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
1⁄4 cup heavy whipping cream
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1⁄4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1⁄8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1⁄8 teaspoon ground cloves
Toasted Coconut Tart Shells (recipe follows)
Walnut-Crumb Topping (recipe follows)
1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
1⁄4 cup sweetened flaked coconut, toasted
3 tablespoons sugar
1⁄8 teaspoon salt
1⁄3 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
3 to 4 tablespoons cold water
3⁄4 cup all-purpose flour
1⁄2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
2 tablespoons firmly packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons cold butter
1⁄8 teaspoon ground cardamom
1⁄8 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a medium bowl, beat sweet potato, egg, brown sugar, cream, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves at medium speed with an electric mixer until smooth. Divide mixture evenly among Toasted Coconut Tart Shells; sprinkle with Walnut-Crumb Topping. Bake until set, approximately 20 minutes. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
  • In the work bowl of a food processor, pulse together flour, coconut, sugar, and salt. Add butter, pulsing until crumbly. With processor running, gradually add 3 to 4 tablespoons water until a dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface; shape into a disk. Cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°. On a lightly floured surface, roll dough 1⁄4 inch thick. Cut into 6 (5x3-inch) rectangles. Place 1 rectangle in each of 6 (41⁄2x21⁄2-inch) removable-bottom tart pans. Top each with a piece of parchment paper, letting ends extend over edges of pan. Add pie weights. Bake until edges are light golden brown, approximately 18 minutes. Carefully remove paper and weights. Let cool approximately 15 minutes before filling.
  • In a medium bowl, combine flour, walnuts, brown sugar, butter, cardamom, and cinnamon with fingertips until crumbly.

SWEET POTATO TARTLETS



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It doesn't take much to turn a sweet potato into a rich, decadent dessert.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Pie & Tarts Recipes

Yield Makes 12

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 small sweet potatoes (1 pound total)
1 large egg, lightly beaten, at room temperature
1/4 cup heavy cream
2 tablespoons unsulfured molasses
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pinch of ground cloves
Pinch of allspice
1 1/4 cups whole pecans
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup light-brown sugar
10 tablespoons chilled unsalted butter, cut into small pieces
1 1/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

Steps:

  • To make filling: Heat oven to 400 degrees. Prick potatoes. Place on baking sheet; bake about 40 minutes, or until soft. When cool enough to handle, peel and mash.
  • Transfer mashed potatoes to an electric mixer; beat on low speed for 1 minute. Whisk together egg, cream, molasses, and vanilla. Add to potatoes; mix on low speed, 1 to 2 minutes. Mix in remaining filling ingredients. Let stand until crusts are ready.
  • To make the topping and crust: Begin by making pecan praline. Place 1/2 cup pecans on a large parchment-lined baking sheet. In a small heavy saucepan, combine granulated sugar and 2 tablespoons water. Cook over low heat until sugar dissolves. Cover and bring to a boil. Leave cover on until condensation washes down insides of pan. Uncover, adjust heat to medium, and cook, swirling pan occasionally, until sugar turns amber. Pour caramel over pecans; let cool about 1 hour. Chop praline into small pieces.
  • Meanwhile, heat oven to 350 degrees. In a baking pan, toast remaining 3/4 cup pecans for about 7 minutes, turning once. Let cool completely. Transfer to a food processor, and process to a fine powder; add butter, brown sugar, flour, salt, and cinnamon. Pulse until well combined.
  • Set aside 1/2 cup of the mixture to use for topping. Divide the rest among 3-inch tart tins; press into tins. Refrigerate on a baking sheet for 30 minutes. Prick crusts with a fork, and bake 5 minutes.
  • Transfer tart tins to a work surface, and divide sweet-potato filling evenly among them. Crumble reserved topping into small pieces between your fingers, and mix in half the chopped pecan praline. Sprinkle this topping over sweet-potato filling, avoiding edges of the crust. Place tarts on a baking sheet, transfer to oven, and bake for 25 to 35 minutes, until tarts are puffed and golden brown. Transfer to a wire rack to cool 15 to 20 minutes, then unmold and let cool to room temperature. Sprinkle remaining pecan praline over tarts, and serve.

Tips:

  • Choose the right sweet potatoes: Look for firm, unblemished sweet potatoes that are about the same size. This will ensure that they cook evenly.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes before baking: This will help the steam escape and prevent the potatoes from bursting.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender: You can check this by inserting a fork or knife into the center of a potato. If it goes in easily, the potato is done.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool slightly before handling: This will help prevent them from breaking apart.
  • Use a food processor or blender to puree the sweet potatoes: This will make them smooth and creamy.
  • Add your desired spices and seasonings to the sweet potato puree: This is where you can get creative and make the tart your own.
  • Pour the sweet potato puree into a pie crust: You can use a pre-made pie crust or make your own.
  • Bake the tart until the filling is set: You can check this by inserting a toothpick into the center of the tart. If it comes out clean, the tart is done.
  • Let the tart cool completely before serving: This will help the filling firm up.

Conclusion:

Southern sweet potato tart is a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, flavorful filling and flaky crust, this tart is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you're looking for a special dessert, give this Southern sweet potato tart a try. You won't be disappointed!

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