Description
Our carrot pie recipe With Sunset Ribbon Top delivers pure comfort and visual delight, perfect for any gathering. This family-friendly dessert is ideal for a relaxed Sunday dinner or a special occasion, promising a truly satisfying treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups fresh carrots, peeled, finely grated
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 0.25 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp ginger
- 1 (9-inch/23cm) unbaked pie crust
- Whipped cream or cream cheese frosting, for ‘Sunset Ribbon Top’ finish
Instructions
- Prepare Carrots: Peel and finely grate your fresh carrots.
- Mix Filling: In a large bowl, whisk the eggs until blended. Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, evaporated milk, and melted butter. Mix until the batter is smooth and well combined. Gently fold in the grated carrots.
- Fill Crust: Carefully pour the carrot mixture into your unbaked 9-inch pie crust. Distribute it evenly across the bottom.
- Bake Pie: Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 60-75 minutes. The pie is done when a knife inserted near the center comes out clean and the top appears golden brown. If your crust edges start to brown too quickly, cover them loosely with a strip of aluminum foil.
- Cool Completely: Transfer the baked pie to a wire rack to cool fully for at least 2 hours. This is crucial for the pie to set properly and for the filling to firm up.
- Create Sunset Ribbon Top: Once the pie is completely cool, pipe or spread your whipped cream or cream cheese frosting in decorative ribbons or swirls across the top. Garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon or a dusting of toasted coconut for extra flair.
Notes
For dietary alternatives, consider coconut sugar, gluten-free flour, full-fat coconut milk, or plant-based butter. Use pre-shredded carrots or a ready-made pie crust for quicker prep. Enhance flavor with freshly grated spices or 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Cool pie completely (at least 2 hours) before frosting for proper setting.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 68 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 100 g)
- Calories: 400 calories
- Sugar: 30 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 25 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 67 mg