Description
Homemade pinto bean pie delivers a surprising southwestern culinary adventure that blends unexpected ingredients into a delightful dessert. Sweet and creamy with hints of cinnamon, this unique pie offers rich flavors you won’t forget after one delicious slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Beans:
- 15.5 ounces (440 grams) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
Sweeteners:
- 3/4 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon molasses
Liquid and Spice Ingredients:
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (9-inch) prepared pie crust
Instructions
- Set the oven temperature to 375°F (190°C), creating an ideal baking environment for the unique pinto bean pie.
- Transfer pinto beans, evaporated milk, white and brown sugars, eggs, molasses, butter, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt into a blender, processing the mixture until completely smooth and uniform in texture, approximately 40 seconds.
- Carefully pour the silky bean filling into the prepared pie crust, ensuring an even distribution across the surface.
- Position the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 35-40 minutes, watching for a set center and slight firmness in the filling.
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to rest and stabilize at room temperature for one full hour, which helps the filling settle and develop a rich, consistent texture before serving.
Notes
- Drain and rinse pinto beans thoroughly to remove excess starch and ensure a smoother, more delicate pie texture.
- Consider using a food processor instead of a blender for more controlled and even blending of ingredients.
- Substitute dairy milk with coconut milk or almond milk for a vegan-friendly version of this unique dessert.
- Add a sprinkle of chopped pecans or walnuts on top before baking to enhance the pie’s crunch and nutty flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 289 kcal
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 6 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg