Description
Sweet Potato Pie is a comforting classic Southern American dessert featuring a smooth, creamy filling made from mashed sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, and warm spices baked inside a flaky pie crust. This beloved holiday treat offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spice, ideal served warm or at room temperature with optional whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling
- 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the correct temperature before baking the pie.
- Mix Sweet Potato and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes and softened unsalted butter. Beat them together until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy, which creates a rich base for the filling.
- Add Remaining Ingredients: Incorporate the sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt into the sweet potato mixture. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are fully combined and the filling is uniform and smooth.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the prepared sweet potato filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula to smooth the top surface.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes. The pie is done when the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean, indicating the filling is fully cooked.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour. This step helps the filling set properly for clean slices.
- Serve: Serve the sweet potato pie as is or topped with a dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- For richer flavor, roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them before mashing.
- Add a pinch of ground ginger or allspice to the filling for a spicier twist.
- Ensure the pie is fully cooled to room temperature before slicing for best texture.
