How to Make Jicama Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a unique and delicious dessert to impress your guests, look no further than Jicama Pie. This unconventional pie is made with jicama, a crisp and refreshing root vegetable that adds a pleasant crunch and natural sweetness to the dish. This pie is a great option for those looking for a gluten-free and dairy-free dessert, as it uses a nut-based crust and coconut milk for the filling.

Jicama, also known as a Mexican yam bean or Mexican turnip, is a versatile vegetable...

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Ingredients

  • 1 jicama, peeled and shredded
  • ½ cup sherry
  • ½ cup water
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 6 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ½ tablespoons butter
  • 1 (9 inch) pie crust, baked and cooled
  • 1 tablespoon butter
  • 2 teaspoons white sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 - inch pie

  • Combine shredded jicama, sherry and water in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Cover and boil gently 45 minutes, or till most of liquid has evaporated. Drain thoroughly. Set aside
  • Mix 3/4 cup sugar, flour and salt in a medium saucepan. Beat egg yolks and 1 cup milk in a small bowl. Stir into sugar mixture. Add remaining 1 cup milk and cinnamon. Stir over medium heat until mixture boils and becomes very thick. Stir in 1 1/2 tablespoons butter. Remove from heat and cool slightly.
  • Mix the cooked jicama with the custard mixture.
  • Pour mixture in pre-baked pie shell. Sprinkle lightly with 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon and remaining 2 teaspoons sugar. Cut remaining 1 tablespoon butter into small pieces and place over filling. Broil pie 3 inches from heat 3 to 4 minutes, or until butter and sugar are melted and bubbly. Watch carefully and do not let crust burn. Cool pie slightly. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    306 cal.

    • Total Fat: 12g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 91mg
    • Sodium: 517mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 45g
    • Dietary Fiber: 5g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 12mg
    • Calcium: 99mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 245mg