Pain Patate Recipe Haitian Sweet Potato Pie

Steps:

• 1. Generously grease a 9-x5-inch loaf pan and set aside
• 2. In a large pan, mix grated potatoes with whole milk and evaporated milk. Mix in cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt, then bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook uncovered for 15-20 minutes, scraping bottom of the pan often to prevent potatoes from sticking.
• 3. Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
• 4. Add sugar, vanilla, raisins, molasses, banana (if using), and margarine to potato mixture. Continue to cook uncovered over medium heat for about 5 additional minutes, scraping bottom of the pan almost constantly. Mixture should be very thick.
• 5. Pour in the prepared pan. Cover the pan with aluminum foil, and place it in large baking dish. Put hot water in the baking dish halfway to the top of the pan and bake in the middle of the preheated oven for 3 three hours.
• 6. Check water level every 30 minutes, and add hot water to the baking dish when necessary. Cool, loosely covered, in the pan at room temperature.
• 7. Refrigerate to cool completely. To unmold, gently shake the pan to loosen the desert, and overturn onto a serving dish.
• 8. *Pain Patate can be made in a 6 cup pudding mold or individually in ramekins.*

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
• Grate sweet potatoes into mixing bowl and mash the banana into the sweet potatoes.
• Mix in all ingredients, one at a time, until each ingredient is fully blended into the mix.
• Spread evenly into a 9x13 inch baking pan.
• Bake for 90 minutes or until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean.
• Let cool 10 minutes. Serve hot. For an added treat, top with whipped cream or rum syrup.