Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
This classic Sweet Potato Pie features a creamy, spiced filling made from mashed sweet potatoes, butter, and warm spices baked in a flaky pie crust. A comforting Southern dessert, perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy desserts any time of the year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 cups mashed, cooked sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Crust
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it’s at the right temperature by the time you’re ready to bake the pie.
- Mix the sweet potato and butter. In a large bowl, combine the mashed, cooked sweet potatoes with the softened butter. Stir or beat until the mixture is smooth and well blended.
- Add remaining ingredients. To the sweet potato mixture, add the granulated sugar, milk, eggs, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Beat the mixture until it becomes smooth and creamy, ensuring everything is evenly incorporated.
- Prepare the pie crust. Place the unbaked 9-inch pie crust into a pie dish if not already done. Make sure the edges are properly positioned to catch any filling that may bubble during baking.
- Pour in the filling. Carefully pour the sweet potato filling into the unbaked pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the pie. Put the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a knife in the center; it should come out clean or with just a few moist crumbs attached.
- Cool before serving. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. This allows the filling to set properly. Serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Make sure the sweet potatoes are well cooked and mashed smoothly to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Using room temperature butter and eggs makes the mixing process easier and results in a smoother filling.
- For extra depth of flavor, you can add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness.
- To prevent the crust edges from burning, cover them with foil or a pie shield if they brown too quickly during baking.
- Sweet potato pie is best served at room temperature or slightly chilled.
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