White potato pie

White potato pie is the queen of soul food desserts for more than a few of Maryland's Eastern Shore citizens. From memory and recipe cards handed down from grandmothers to mothers and aunts, local women have turned the soul of this dish into an art.

My Mom-Mom Beatrice taught me how to make a white potato pie when I was 12 years old. I always remembered the recipe and I make it every holiday for parties. The staff at work has fallen in love with it—so much that they actually order pies from me every holiday season! —Loretta Hooks, Dover, Delaware

A soul-food favorite and a Chesapeake tradition dating back to colonial days, Maryland White Potato Pie is a bright and beautiful take on the simple potato with a healthy helping of sweetness and a ripping citrus zest.

Maryland White Potato Pie History and Recipes

White Potato Pie - Allrecipes.com

This velvety, vintage treat still has a fan base in Maryland.

White potatoes are cooked, mashed and combined with sugar, butter, whipping cream, eggs, lemon rind, lemon juice, vanilla and a few other tasty ingredients. This unusual-but-delicious concoction is spooned into a prepared pie shell and baked until set.

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