Sweet potato pie is a traditional dessert with its roots in various cultures across the Americas, particularly in Mexico and some regions of the southern United States. In Latin America, this delicious dish is mainly known as "pastel de camote" or "pastel de batata," depending on the country. In countries like Colombia and Venezuela, sweet potatoes are frequently used in similar desserts, although each region adds its own particular touch with spices and preparation. This pie combines the natural sweetness of the sweet potato with aromatic spices that evoke autumnal and festive flavors, making it very popular during celebrations and family gatherings.
In other Latin American countries like Peru or Chile, variations of this dessert can be found that use local ingredients, adapting the original recipe to suit the palate of each region. In the United States, "sweet potato pie" is a classic during Thanksgiving festivities, maintaining a tradition very similar to that of sweet potato pie in Mexico and Latin America.
