This heart-healthy pie crust is made with vegetable oil and skim milk.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size 1 slice
Calories 147
Saturated Fat less than 1 g
Cholesterol 40 mg
Sodium 98 mg

Servings and Times

Servings 16

Ingredients and Preparation

Crust

Filling

Ingredients Measures
Flour 1¼ cups
Sugar ¼ teaspoon
Skim milk 1/3 cup
Vegetable oil 2 tablespoons
Ingredients Measures
White sugar ¼ cup
Brown sugar ¼ cup
Salt ½ teaspoon
Nutmeg ¼ teaspoon
Large eggs, beaten 3
Evaporated skim milk, canned ¼ cup
Vanilla extract 1 teaspoon
Sweet potatoes (cooked and mashed) 3 cups
  • Preheat oven to 350ºF.
  • Combine the flour and sugar in a bowl.
  • Add milk and oil to the flour mixture.
  • Stir with fork until well-mixed and then form pastry into a smooth ball with your hands.
  • Roll the ball between two 12-inch squares of waxed paper using short, brisk strokes until pastry reaches edge of paper.
  • Peel off top paper and invert crust into pie plate.
  • Combine sugars, salt, spices, and eggs. Add milk and vanilla.
  • Add sweet potatoes and mix well. Pour mixture into pie shell.
  • Bake for 60 minutes or until crust is golden brown.