Description
This classic Southern American Sweet Potato Pie combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes with warm spices, baked to perfection in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for holidays like Thanksgiving or any cozy dessert craving, it offers a rich and comforting flavor that pairs beautifully with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
Filling
- 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Mix Sweet Potatoes and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes and softened butter. Stir until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt to the bowl. Beat the mixture thoroughly until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring all ingredients are well incorporated.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the prepared filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust. Use a spatula to smooth the top evenly.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the oven and bake for 50 to 60 minutes. The pie is done when the center is set and a toothpick inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Cool the Pie: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours before slicing. This helps the filling set properly.
- Serve: Serve the sweet potato pie plain or topped with whipped cream, if desired, for an extra touch of indulgence.
Notes
- For a deeper and richer flavor, roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them before mashing.
- This pie can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator to enhance flavors. Bring to room temperature before serving for best taste.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
