17 Sweet Potato Pie Recipes That Will Make You Say "Pumpkin Who?!" (2024)

The secret to that perfect golden brown crust? Just flour, butter, sugar, water and most importantly, creme fraiche, the blogger swears.

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Have your cake and eat it too with this dessert mash-up. There's even a graham cracker layer at the bottom, so you're not missing out on the "crust."

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Also called German pancakes, Dutch babies puff up when baked in a cast-iron pan, forming a sweet breakfast popover. They're often topped with powdered sugar and syrup, or in this case, candied pecan streusel and whipped cream.

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Topped with nuts, coconut and coconut whip frosting, this gluten-free dessert will leave Paleo eaters feeling guilt-free — and coming back for more.

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The beloved Southern classic gets extra decadent thanks to a little half-and-half plus spoonfuls of cream cheese.

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Easy to serve but with all of the flavor, dessert bars win every time. You might have to skip that second helping of mashed potatoes just to save room.

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Get your sweet potato fix in quick bread form. A freshly baked loaf can also use up any leftover mashed yams from the big day.

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If you're feeling fancy, try your hand at this recipe — and you'll need a small kitchen torch to brown the meringue topping!

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This low-carb version of a classic sweet potato pie is just as tasty as the rest.

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Chess pies — another speciality of the South — always call for a single crust and four main ingredients: flour, butter, sugar and eggs. This one also gets a layer of toasted marshmallows perfectly browned in the boiler.

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Sweetened solely with brown sugar, this version offers more of a molasses flavor. Bonus: You don't need to precook the crust either.

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Nope, it's not food coloring. Purple yams — or ube — get their violet hue naturally from anthocyanins, the same molecules that give blueberries and raspberries their saturated shades.

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How cute are these?! Two rounds of roasted sweet potatoes tossed in a cranberry-apple sauce, so you're getting all of your holiday faves at once. Don't forget the scoop of vanilla ice cream.

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Another purple pie, this recipe skips the streusel topping so the gorgeous color can really show. No one will mistake it for pumpkin, that's for sure.

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Think outside of the pie plate. A rich and creamy cheesecake is always a welcome addition at the potluck.

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A dash of cardamom, a dusting of allspice and, most importantly, a nice swig of bourbon all sound like welcome additions to the fall classic.

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Can't choose between sweet potato and pecan? Have both! A little pecan filling tops this combo pie, adding an extra crunch to the graham cracker crust.

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