Vegan Purple Sweet Potato Pie

Also, try this vegan strawberry cream pie to satisfy all your cream pie cravings! Using ingredients like coconut milk, maple syrup and almond meal makes sure this recipe is gluten-free, dairy-free, and entirely vegan – so no one will be left out of this perfect dessert moment! Never seen purple sweet potatoes or yams before? Let’s break down the magic behind that bright purple pie! This pretty vegan purple sweet potato pie is actually made with a type of yam called ube yams or purple yams. They range in colour from lavender to vibrant purple. Yams and sweet potatoes are not the same thing, but they’re pretty close, and for the purposes of this vegan purple sweet potato pie recipe, purple yams easily substitute for traditional sweet potatoes. No one eating this cream pie will know the difference, especially when there’s no compromise on flavor or texture – it’s delicious!

Do purple yams taste different?

Purple yams are sweet, however, more starchy than orange yams or sweet potatoes. They’re quite similar, so you can use them all the same in your cooking or baking.

Where do you get purple yams?

If you don’t spot purple yams or purple sweet potatoes in your local grocery store, you may have to head to an Asian market or store to find them. If you can’t find any, you can easily substitute regular orange sweet potatoes instead. Enjoy with a dollop of vegan coconut whipped cream! Not only is vegan purple sweet potato pie worthy of your Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas (or any other holiday) spread, it’s also the perfect finishing note to a Sunday dinner with family.

Here are some ideas of what to serve with your cream pie:

This vegan shepherd’s pie makes a hearty main course. Mashed potatoes with vegan mushroom gravy. Omit the bacon from these holiday roasted vegetables for a plant-based side. This delicious stuffing recipe is baked and 100% vegan. Try this tasty vegan green bean casserole. Or go purple crazy and make these mashed purple sweet potatoes. You’ll need to use vegan versions for the butter and milk, but they’ll still be delicious!