UBE PIE
Ube, a purple yam native to the Asian tropics, is a common ingredient in Filipino desserts. It's no surprise that colorful dishes made with ube have done well on Instagram, prompting the invention of drinks, custards, cakes and sweet breads in cities across the United States. This recipe is adapted from Café 86 in Artesia, Calif., where co-owner Ginger Dimapasok serves an ube chess pie that's particularly popular around Thanksgiving. The earthy, vanilla flavor of the yam adds color and depth to the sweet, buttery filling. You can find frozen mashed ube - and ube flavoring, which ensures a deep purple hue - at Filipino markets. Okinawa sweet potatoes, or Japanese purple sweet potatoes, can also be substituted.
Provided by Daniela Galarza
Categories snack, pies and tarts, dessert
Time 1h
Yield One 9-inch pie (about 10 servings)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees. Prepare the crust: In a medium bowl, mix together graham cracker crumbs, sugar and salt. Stir in the melted butter (mixture will look like wet sand). Press into the bottom and up the sides of a standard (not deep-dish) 9-inch pie pan; set aside.
- Prepare the filling: Remove grated ube from package and place in a microwave-safe bowl. Add 2 tablespoons water. Microwave until cooked, 3 to 4 minutes. (The mixture should feel smooth between your fingers, like thick mashed potato.) Measure out 1 1/4 cups/300 grams cooked ube, and reserve the remainder for another use.
- Transfer the 1 1/4 cups cooked ube to a food processor. Add the granulated sugar and light brown sugar and process on low until smooth. Scrape down the sides of the bowl. Add the eggs, melted butter, heavy cream, ube flavoring, if using, and salt, and process just until combined and no streaks remain. Pour filling into prepared crust.
- Bake pie on center rack until slightly puffed around the edges and just set in the center, 30 to 35 minutes. Cool completely before serving at room temperature or chilled. Covered and refrigerated, the pie will keep up to 2 days.
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Zinhle Goodness
[email protected]5 stars! This pie is amazing. The ube filling is creamy and sweet, and the crust is flaky and buttery. The lemon zest adds a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the ube. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Mea Wilde
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this pie because I'm not a big fan of ube. But I'm so glad I did! The pie was delicious. The ube filling was creamy and sweet, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone who lov
Robi Ahmmed
[email protected]This pie is absolutely stunning! The purple color is so vibrant, and the crust is perfectly golden brown. It tastes even better than it looks. The ube filling is creamy and sweet, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this p
Sharon Shifflett
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of ube. This pie is a great way to showcase this delicious ingredient. The crust is also very good. It's flaky and buttery, and it holds the filling together perfectly.
Aaliyahisbored07
[email protected]This pie was so easy to make! I had never worked with ube before, but the recipe was very clear and easy to follow. The pie turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Thabo Mpho
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of ube, but this pie changed my mind. The sweetness of the ube was perfectly balanced by the tartness of the lemon zest. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone who loves ube or is looking f
Azim Vuia
[email protected]This pie was a hit at my party! Everyone loved the unique flavor of the ube. The crust was also very good. It was flaky and buttery, and it held the filling together perfectly.
Ghada Abulail
[email protected]I love this pie! The ube filling is so creamy and sweet, and the crust is perfectly flaky. It's the perfect pie for any occasion.
DrGabe Keri
[email protected]This is the best ube pie I've ever had. The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is creamy and sweet. The ube flavor is perfect. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Vivian Ryan
[email protected]5 stars! This pie is amazing. The ube filling is creamy and sweet, and the crust is flaky and buttery. The lemon zest adds a nice tartness that balances out the sweetness of the ube. I will definitely be making this pie again.
Zion Rivera
[email protected]I was a little hesitant to try this pie because I'm not a big fan of ube. But I'm so glad I did! The pie was delicious. The ube filling was creamy and sweet, and the crust was flaky and buttery. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone who lov
Tina Mooney
[email protected]This pie is absolutely stunning! The purple color is so vibrant, and the crust is perfectly golden brown. It tastes even better than it looks. The ube filling is creamy and sweet, and the crust is flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making this p
Saim Zahid
[email protected]I love the unique flavor of ube. This pie is a great way to showcase this delicious ingredient. The crust is also very good. It's flaky and buttery, and it holds the filling together perfectly.
mido shopra
[email protected]This pie was so easy to make! I had never worked with ube before, but the recipe was very clear and easy to follow. The pie turned out perfectly. It was a big hit with my family and friends.
Izhar shah
[email protected]I'm not usually a fan of ube, but this pie changed my mind. The sweetness of the ube was perfectly balanced by the tartness of the lemon zest. The crust was also very good. I would definitely recommend this pie to anyone who loves ube or is looking f
sanuka tg
[email protected]This ube pie was a hit at my party! The vibrant purple color was so eye-catching, and the flavor was amazing. The crust was flaky and buttery, and the filling was creamy and sweet. I will definitely be making this pie again.