Starbucks switched their paper cups to their festive holiday cups.
That can only mean one thing: it’s time for Dad’s Sweet Potato Pie with Easy No-Roll Pie Crust.
Two random notes:
ps. Pumpkin Spice Lattes are weeeeird.
pps. I like coffee that tastes like coffee, not pie.
Emmy
I’m definitely gonna be trying out this pie next week for thanksgiving! it looks soooo yummy, i could pretty much live off sweet potatoes so i gotta give this a try:)
Heather
I work at a Barnes & Noble Cafe (which serves Starbucks) and we always get a regular coffee and add only 2 pumps of the Pumpkin Spice. The coffee is the predominant flavor not the Pumpkin Spice. Plus it’s cheaper than the latte. ; )
Michelle Sullivan
That is so funny that you mentioned the starbucks holiday cups I got a phone call the other day and it said The Red Cups are back at Starbucks…Isnt it wierd seems like everything tasted better in those holiday cups..By the way Great Blog..
Duncan
Hi, I love your blog!
I’ve been reading it for a while, and haven’t managed to make many of the recipes (being a poverty-stricken student), but I wanna do more in the future.
I tried the Sweet Potato Pie recipe when I saw it the first time on your blog… it tasted AMAZING, and also very similar to my mum’s pumpkin pie; perhaps she has secretly been using sweet potato all these years! Just now I have some pumpkin ready to use so I might try to make *actual* pumpkin pie :)
Thanks for posting so many awesome recipes in your blog!
Crissy
I LOVE THEM tisk tisk :(
Natasha@ Saved bythe Egg Timer
Complete agree on the Pumpkin Spice Latte, too much pumpkin flavor in it. But I DO like a peice of pumpkin pie with a latte! I will check out your no roll pie crust thanks.
Laura Sauter
Yeah, I tried the pumpkin latte, and it was just awkward tasting. I love pumpkin everything, but that didnt even taste like pumpkin! It was musty and sour and gross. I think I will stick to pumpkin-based goodies instead, rather than the fake stuff.
:)
Katie
Not a Pumpkin Spice Latte fan, but the Creme Brulee Latte, done up half sweet….Delicious!!! And would be yummy with some sweet potato pie!
Lucia
I love smelling pies, I love smelling coffee.
Never tasted coffee that tastes like pie.
j9
i need to attempt this recipe soon! i have been craving for sweet potato pie. Can’t wait to try Dad’s Prefect Recipe =D thank you for finding the baker in me Joy~
theycallmekatie
I made the pie last night. It was amazing and everyone loved it. THANKS
ursula
We don’t have a starbucks where I live, so I’ve never tried pumpkin coffee, but I like my coffee to taste like coffee, too.
That photo is amazing by the way! That silver dish is beautiful.
Hannah L.
You are wrong about the lattes. They are delish. I usually ask for a half shot of pumpkin spice, it’s less sweet that way. And it doesn’t necessarily taste like pumpkin pie, it’s the pumpkin pie spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove). It is seriously good, and I don’t like pumpkin pie.
Vicki B
Have to agree with you on the Pumpkin Latte. Pumpkin Chai Latte is better but still…..one question….
am I reading your dad’s pie recipe correctly that it calls for ground coriander and not cardamom? I’ve never seen coriander in sweet pie before.
Renae
Thanks for the recipe! You had me at no roll crust!
Stiffler
i do like a pumpkin spice latte
Anne
Not to be repetitive, but like everyone else who comments here, I stumbled across your blog one day and my life has never been the same. In fact my Sunday plans involve curry sweet potato soup (in SO much need of a day of “souping”.)
Today was different though. Today I experienced my first Pumpkin Spice Latte from Starbucks (purchased in celebration of the holiday cup switch and a forgotten pre-made lunch). My comments:
“It’s good. Well, wait… okay. Pumpkin spice lattes… are weird. I like my coffee to taste like coffee.” I unknowingly quoted your p.s.es . Creepy?? I’m going with a yes.
Maya
Agreed when it comes to the pumpkin spice lattes. They taste funny. I do love this pie, though. I know what I will be making tomorrow morning…thanks, Joy!
Deb in Indiana
completely agree on spiced latte and any other “perfumed coffee.”
marcia
I agree they taste weird,The girl on their holiday advertising in store looks just like you
Meredith
Yeah I am not a huge fan of Pumpkin Spice lattes,really and peer pressure won’t get me either.My firends have tried and well…with no sucess.Now pumpkin pie,that’s my kind of dessert.
b @ http://nguyenisdinner.blogspot.com/
Pumpkin Spice Latte’s are the BEST! They taste delicious and take me to a peaceful place while I’m drinking them in my stressful classroom :)
Melizza
I *totally* agree. The pumpkin spice latte is uber weird. I rather look forward to their special hot chocolates (Hello Salted Caramel!).
Karen Collins
Preach it sista! Amen
Gill
I don’t know what you’re talking about, pie-flavoured coffee is my favourite!! That’s ok, if we’re ever friends in real life we’ll live by the olive rule – I’ll drink the pie coffee, you can drink the coffee coffee.
Robin O
I agree 100% with you about the Pumpkin Spice Latte. I love the idea of it (what I think it should taste like), but the reality is too hideous to drink! I’ll take a nice slice of pumpkin pie and a latte, but never should the two meet in a cup.
Sarah
I could never get behind the pumpkin latte. Gingerbread, though, whoo boy. Can’t wait for that one!
jomamma
Ditto on the coffee thing and I like sweet potato pie more than pumpkin, but I never walk away from either.
Katy
Pumpkin Spice = delicious. But it doesn’t beat pumpkin pie.
the blissful baker
i loveee pumpkin spice lattes, but you’re right, they do not taste like coffee at all! if i’m in the mood for caffeine, i like a good, strong cup of black coffe mmm
Kat
I am all for fru fru coffee. I love pumpkin spice lattes. I also love pie. I think I will make some this weekend now that you have put the idea in my head.
Mellybrown
I’m intrigued by this no roll pie crust method — it doesn’t get tough after you’ve worked it into the pan and up the sides? I suppose the cream cheese could help that. What a fun pie and what great memories you share of eating it :)
Gen
A good cup of coffee with a good slice of pie. That’s the best!
Mary Margeson
I agree with you that coffee should not taste like pie. However, there is nothing, IMHO, that goes better with a cup of coffee than a big ol’ slice of pie.
YUM!
Becky Back
I too like my coffee to taste like coffee! I do enjoy coffee with my pie though! :)
wendy
I KNOW!!! Coffee should taste like coffee. Plain, black coffee. yum. Although, I will take a slice of pie WITH my coffee. That is a completely wonderful idea.
naomi
I like the SB gingerbread lattes, but otherwise I am a straight up black coffee kind of gal! Everything else is much too sweet, and I want my sweets edible! ;D
Mrs. Smith at One Smith Day
We make pumpkin pie smoothies at home for the kids around Thanksgiving. They’re delicious! Seems like I always have a little leftover pie filling that I bake seperately in a baking dish. Add this to the blender with your your usual vanilla smoothie ingredients. So yummy!
Cathy V
Oh yumm! Loving the sweet potato pie recipe.
…and coffee should never taste like eggnog either *gag*.
Katie
I like no-roll pie crust about as much as I agree that coffee should never taste like pumpkin pie. What if they had sweet potato pie coffee? That’s just as weird.
Georgia @ The Comfort of Cooking
I have to finally try this pumpkin spice latte that everyone keeps talking about… I feel like I’m missing out, here!
Katie@Cozydelicious
Every year I get one pumpkin spice latte. And every year it is gross. Why do I keep doing this? They just sound like such a great idea… and I keep hoping they get better!
Maggie
pumpkin spice lattes taste like meat. or something. ok, say i’m crazy….but next time you try one, think about it!!
Elizabeth
Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy, Joy….this is the first time in about two years of reading this stupendous blog that I must courteously and whole-heartedly disagree with you.
Shocked? Dismayed? A little bit peeved? I know, I’m sorry but you dissed my pumpkin spice latte!
I am not a fan of Starbucks BECAUSE I love coffee. I’ve read books, I’ve gone to roasting pants, I had an espresso class in Florence, Italy. For pete’s sake, I am a coffee nerd however, Pumpkin Spice Latte is my exception.
It is my special latte. The one that gets me out of my funk when the beautiful fall gets slushed and snowed over in NYC. The one that my friends and I work out an extra hour for so we can then consume it in its full and glorious pumpkiness.
Even if you don’t love what I absolutely adore, I still absolutely adore you, your blog and (I am positive) your dad’s sweet potato pie :) So thanks but, next time leave my pumpkin spice alone….
joythebaker
totally cool. we can still be friends.
Aimee C.
So weird. Why no have pie AND coffee?
Colleen
I agree! My gym has also been advertising a Pumpkin Spice Latte Facial. I saw it and I was like “huh?!”. Who wants a latte on their face? Pumpkin, maybe. But, a pumpkin latte? No Thank You!
Kimiko
my stomach just growled…I’m all over the the Sweet Potato Pie!!
Joy Baker
But pie is amazing! Have you tried their pumpkin frappes? I prefer those, but I’m a little bias towards pumpkins. And fall. And pie.
Yum.
:)
SamCyn
I couldn’t agree with you more…Like my coffee to tast like coffee. It’s the perfect pairing (and excuse to eat) to pumpkin pie or any type of dessert.
Natalia - a side of simple
Bring on the Holiday eats! :)
linda
just tried pumpkin spice latte @ ‘bucks…i LOVED it!
Stachia
I love the pumpkin spice! You can have them add it to their other drinks too. My fav is the White Chocolate with 1 pump of pumpkin added, or the Chai Latte with 1 pump pumpkin. Delicious!
Neesha
The way around the pumpkin pie coffee, of course, is to do a pumpkin spice frappucino with the vanilla bean base. Then, it’s liquid pie and made of win. =)
megan @ whatmegansmaking
Awesome idea! I’m totally doing this next time. Ha, made of win made me laugh :)
Jen
That is what I always order!!
carol
love the starbucks drinks. Love your website too. Good ideas and great comments and stories.
Erika
I hear you on the coffee ;) If I want something that tastes like pumpkin pie, I’ll eat some pie!
Bird
two very fun holiday reminders! i think i’m going to give your Dad’s pie a try this thanksgiving!
Jami
I’ve never tried the pumpkin spice latte, though everyone I know raves about it. I don’t like “sweet” coffee usually, so I’m hesitant. Though I do like the peppermint mocha’s on a cold day when I’m Christmas shopping. I liked them more before I know how many calories were in them!
Megan
I agree about the pie. I like eating pie and I like black coffee. So there you go. You can’t make a syrup taste like pie, so don’t bother trying, right?
Ali @ Three Baking Sheets
Please to be taking all of the unwanted pumpkin spice lattes. I could drink those suckers for days.
heather
Great tin. Rustles up old memories of Grandma!
Cheers,
*Heather*
laura @ alittlebarefoot
i love pumpkin spice lattes!!
Angela @ diary of a deaf girl
I saw that FB post about Starbucks changing their cups also! I haven’t had a chance to get coffee yet, but very soon! The changing season had me baking a pumpkin pie yesterday, but I’ve never made a sweet potato pie, so I may try yours! Mine is more of a casserole, but yours looks different, and I LOVE trying things different than the same ol’ same ol’.
Heidi
Sweet Potato Pie is and has always been our family choice over pumpkin!
Carly
Get the pumpkin spice latte as a double… extra shot of espresso… cuts the sweetness. Love em. I like my coffee black but my lattes spicy.
donna
I guess I am one of the weird ones because I LOVE the Pumpkin Spice Lattes from Starbucks and look forward to it every year (although, I just love pumpkin and the Harvest Pumpkin Soup from Au Bon Pain is delectable). Plus, I love that Starbucks has the new Red (Holiday) Cups out now as well. This confirms for me that it is the Holiday Season and the change in temperature which is very much welcomed in Texas. Bring on the Fall/Winter Holidays!!
The Sweet Potato Pie looks delish and I cannot wait to try. Thanks for sharing!!
Nohemi
Im going to have to disagree on your ps note of Pumpkin Spice Lattes being weird….I love it! I just had one this morning…so warm, so cozy, we’ll just have to agree to disagree :)
pam
I completely agree on the coffee – no extras just coffee beans. And just this morning I got my starbucks and the festive cup – made me smile! Happy Friday!
Katrina
I’ve never had one of those lattes at Starbucks, but I think I would like them! I love chai lattes anyway! This pie has always appealed to me, I’ll need to try it out.
S.
Thanksgiving is definitely in the air. Pumpkins and sweet potatoes and apples, oh my!
Becca
This makes me feel so fallish. The temperature here actually reflects that today so that helps so much!
Suzie
I don’t really like the Pumpkin lattes either but the Ginger Bread OMG I love when they bring the red cup back and I can have my ginger bread latte. YUMMY!!!
HappyWhenNotHungry
I actually like the sweet coffee drinks, but that probably defeats the whole coffee purpose right? This pie looks amazing. I can’t wait for Thanksgiving :-)
Amy Chaplin
Yeah, the pumpkin latte’s are gritty with the spices, I think.
Elizabeth
would you make it for me~? hahahaha kidding but it sure looks yum!
Dawn
I drank the first third of a pumpkin spice latte and enjoyed it (basically the whipped cream) but then it looked and tasted like an oil slick, and suddenly tasted nasty, so I threw it away. *shudder*
AEDA
Try their Peppermint Mocha…..Mmmmmmmm
Sue Neitzel
Amen to that!
Callie Feyen
LOVE coffee that tastes like coffee!
Andrea
I always forget that I don’t like the pumpkin spice lattes until I take my first sip. Then I wonder what I just ordered!
Lauren at KeepItSweet
it’a funny how much impact a coffee cup can have, definitely puts me in a holiday spirit:-)
Cathy B. @ Bright Bakes
hi joy! just wanted to say that your header designs are absaloutely adorable lately. Retro, modern, cute, and pretty all at that same time! good job :)
love,
cathy b. @ brightbakes
Wei-Wei
I’ve never had pumpkin spice latte…
But I am making that pie. Definitelydefinitelydefinitely.
Amber
I don’t like coffee that stains my tongue that weird pumkin color! (Made that mistake)
I do like Sweet potato pie!
Shushmi
We dont get pumkin spice lattes here I don’t think…I know we get gingerbread ones and egg nogg ones. Those are super sweet and maybe a little overpowering – but I always have to have at least one during the short time they bring them out – just to remind me its the festive season! Yaay.
JLH
the pumpkin spice latter is my favorite! I’m shocked there are so many haters.
Jessica @ How Sweet It Is
I love peppermint mochas!
Paulette
Yuck pumpkin coffee. Give me vanilla, hazelnut. anything chocolate flavored, but leave the pumpkin for the pie. Oh yes, sweet potato pie is yummy. Don’t you just love fall.
Sheri
I completely agree!! No pumpkin or eggnog flavored coffees! Pumpkin or eggnog by itself, okay. Maybe I’m just a purist, but I love my coffee…with coffee only (maybe a little half and half occasionally)! But maybe eggnog flavored pumpkin pie? Hm…
Jennifer
I couldn’t agree with you more. Especially the ones made with powders. *blech*
Sweet potato anything, I especially agree on. Have you ever tried sweet potato biscuits?
Nicolette
Yummy! I just made a sweet potato pie with bourbon. For reals…
This looks like a perfect fall treat. Thanks for sharing!
Vanessa
Agreed! (on all counts)
Amanda@EasyPeasyOrganic
I’ve loved introducing half of Brisbane to sweet pumpkin pie … now I will take on sweet potato … and the world.
Laura @ SweetSavoryPlanet
Everything is flavored with pumpkin right now. Coffee, beer, tea, pie . . . oh pie is OK. And soup. Wait till sweet potato flavor shows up in all these items . . . hope not. The sweet potato pie looks good.
Jen-
I agree! Those pumpkin coffees are nasty. Now coffee with caramel…Mmmmm.
Carrie
I like the idea of pumpkin pie and coffee, especially since when actual pumpkin pie is paired with actual coffee, you get one of the best gifts God ever gave to man. But, yeah, as much as I love Starbuck’s, they ruin that whole combination. Especially when you look in your cup after you drink it and see flourescent orange milk… weeeeird, for sure!
Maybe, Joy, you can come up with some coffee/ pumpkin pie deliciousness that can redeem the weirdness of Starbuck’s.
Jessica @ bake me away!
I love coffee and pumpkin, but the two should never cross paths in my coffee cup.
Danielle F
i never quite understood the Pumpkin Latte craze that happens during this time of year. Pumpkin desserts are amazing. But pumpkin lattes…are kinda gross =/
girl j.
hehe I do like the flavored coffee, but only on occasion, I usually just like mine simple, no sugar, extra whip, dry. Thanksgiving is soon to come… thanks for the reminder!
Ms. Polka Dot
I love the Pumpkin Spice latte but only with soy milk. It makes a big difference in that, and chai tea lattes.
Stephanie
Well… I kinda like the pumpkin-spice lattes but only the ones I make at home. Really they taste more of the pumpkin pie SPICES than pumpkin or pie.
That said… I love sweet potato pie! It’s been too long since I’ve made one so I’ll be trying your Dad’s recipe this year. That photo is enough to convince anyone of it’s awesomeness!
Sara
I love pumpkin. Bars. Cookies. Bread. Muffins. And yes, lattes. Love it. But not pie. Must be a texture thing for me. That said, do me a favor and try this. Stroll into your local Starbucks and order the following: Grande, nonfat *1 or 2 pump* pumpklin spice latte. Starbucks puts far too much stuff in their coffee. (It would normally have 4 pumps.) At 1-2 pumps you get a yummy, spicy coffee drink, not an icky sickeningly sweet liquid pie drink. Oh, and no whipped cream. That makes it dessert, not coffee (and leaves a waxy feeling in your mouth). Let me know what you think. (BTW, the same goes for Gingerbread at the holidays…)
helen
ditto on the weirdness of pumpkin spice lattes. i really don’t get it.
Stephanie
Finally someone who agrees with me that pumpkin spice lattes are strange. I feel vindicated! Yes!!
E
I prefer eggnog lattes. It’s a nice complement to the coffee flavor.
Jennifer @ Jane Deere
I love pumpkin…but I’ve never been a fan of pumpkin lattes. Although, I do pretty much love to indulge in the peppermint mochas at Christmas! Sweet Potato Pie was my grandpa’s favorite…I’ll have to give it a try!
The Boob Nazi
It’s November, aka it’s my birthday month! yay! Also, I don’t like pumpkin at all.
Vanessa
I agree. Pumpkin spices belong in pie, bars, cakes and cheesecake – not coffee.
Verelle
Coffee flavored pie?