THE PINK TEA CUP'S SWEET POTATO PIE
The Pink Tea Cup is a soul food restaurant that has been in Greenwich Village for more than five decades. I was sad to read recently that Greenwich Village is going to lose a little bit of its soul because the Pink Tea Cup has announced it is closing. Third-generation owner Lisa Ford said the eatery will close Jan. 3, 2010 because of a weak economy and rising costs. Ford began working at the restaurant after graduating from college 20 years ago. Her great-aunt, Florida native Mary Raye, opened The Pink Tea Cup in 1954. The restaurant, which seats 42 people, is painted pink inside and out, and is known for its fried chicken, smothered pork chops and catfish. Ford said business has been declining since the Sept. 11 attacks. One of their famous desserts is their Sweet Potato Pie. I had clipped the recipe for this delight some 25 years ago. I am now posting it here for posterity, since it won't be available to enjoy at the restaurant.
Provided by JackieOhNo
Categories Pie
Time 1h20m
Yield 1 pie
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- Peel and boil yams until mashable.
- Preheat oven to 450°F Add butter, spices, salt, and sugars to hot yams. Beat until light and smooth.
- Beat egg yolks until light and add to mixture. Stir in orange juice, rind, and milk.
- Beat egg whites until stiff and fold into egg yolk mixture. Pour mixture into unbaked pie shell.
- Bake at 450°F for 10 minutes, reduce heat to 350°F and bake for 30 minutes, or until pie puffs up and is firm in the middle.
- Cool on rack, and add whipped cream, if desired.
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Hikmat Shadman
[email protected]This pie was amazing! The filling was so smooth and creamy, and the crust was perfectly flaky. I will definitely be making this again.
Sarad Bhandari
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The pie was delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Jacob Pascale
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the pie to set properly. I think I may have over-baked it. Other than that, it was a delicious pie. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others, but I would suggest keeping a close eye on it while it's baking.
Kaikara Fatuma
[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a matter of personal preference. The crust was perfect, though. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others who like their pies on the sweeter side.
Noel Hogan
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of sweet potato pie, but I have to admit that this recipe is pretty good. The filling is smooth and creamy, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I would definitely recommend this recipe to others.
Alamin Parves
[email protected]This pie is so easy to make, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. I love that I can use a pre-made pie crust to save time. It's the perfect pie for busy weeknights.
Kita
[email protected]I made this pie for Thanksgiving last year, and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! I'm definitely going to be making it again this year.
Kareem Shaikh
[email protected]I've been making this pie for years, and it's always a hit. I love the way the spices complement the sweet potatoes. It's the perfect pie for any occasion.
Adeline Gara
[email protected]This was my first time making sweet potato pie, and it turned out great! I followed the recipe exactly, and it was perfect. I will definitely be making this again.
Lutu Toga
[email protected]Overall, this was a good recipe. The pie was delicious and easy to make. I would definitely recommend it to others.
Himat Ali
[email protected]This pie was a bit bland. I think I'll add some more spices next time.
Pete Hagwash
[email protected]I had some trouble getting the crust to come out right. It was a bit too crumbly. I think I may have over-mixed the dough.
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[email protected]This pie was a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved it. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.
fox'y fox
[email protected]I made this pie for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved it! The filling was smooth and creamy, and the crust was flaky and golden brown. I highly recommend this recipe.
MWESIGYE FRED
[email protected]This pie was easy to make and turned out delicious. I used a pre-made pie crust to save time, and it still came out great. I will definitely be making this again for Thanksgiving.
Mary Iwonma
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The filling was so rich and flavorful, and the crust was perfectly crisp. I'll definitely be making this again.
Kristin Smith
[email protected]I've made this pie several times now, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The spices give it a warm and comforting flavor, and the crust is always perfect. I highly recommend this recipe!
Mike Harris
[email protected]This sweet potato pie was a hit with my family! The filling was smooth and creamy, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this again.