When fall hits and you’re emotionally unstable but still need dessert, this pie understands the assignment and delivers flavor therapy with caffeine.
It’s like your PSL met a roasted sweet potato, fell in love, and decided to glow up in pie crust form—vegan and fabulous.
The texture is silky, the taste is rich, and yes, your kitchen will smell like you’ve got your life together.
Make this when your family expects “traditional,” but you’re feeling bold and just a little bit chaotic.
This sweet potato pie says “I’m grounded… with espresso beans.”
Coffee-Infused Sweet Potato Pie
This silky, coffee-infused sweet potato pie blends cozy spices, roasted roots, and smooth caffeine into a bold, plant-based showstopper. Dairy-free and drama-free.
Ingredients
For the filling:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potato roasted or boiled
- ½ cup brewed strong coffee cooled
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ¾ cup coconut milk full-fat, canned
- 1½ tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ⅛ tsp ground cloves
- ¼ tsp salt
For the crust (or use store-bought vegan crust):
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup vegan butter cold, cubed
- 3 –5 tbsp ice water
Instructions
- If making the crust, mix flour and salt, cut in vegan butter, and add water one tablespoon at a time until dough forms.
- Roll the dough into a disk, chill for 15 minutes, then roll it out and press it into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Par-bake the crust for 10 minutes if you want extra crispiness. Optional, not mandatory.
- For the filling, blend mashed sweet potatoes, brewed coffee, brown sugar, syrup, coconut milk, spices, salt, and cornstarch until velvety.
- Pour the mixture into the crust and smooth out the top like you smooth out your dating profile lies.
- Bake for 50 minutes until slightly firm but still jiggly in the center—just like your motivation.
- Let cool completely, then chill for at least 2 hours to set. Overnight makes it slice like a dream.
- Serve chilled or at room temp, with vegan whipped cream if you’re feeling extra.
Notes
📊 Nutritional Values (Per Serving)
- Calories: 280
- Total Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
🌱 Vitamins & Minerals (Per Serving)
- Vitamin A: 120%
- Iron: 8%
- Calcium: 6%
- Magnesium: 5%
- Potassium: 7%
💡 Tips & Notes
- Roast sweet potatoes for max flavor; boiled works if you’re in crisis mode.
- Use espresso instead of coffee for a stronger caffeine kiss.
- Don’t skip chilling—the pie needs to set and get its life together too.
- Sprinkle crushed pecans or cinnamon sugar on top before serving for drama.
- This pie pairs well with coffee, gossip, and your coziest cardigan.
