Description
Indulge in the rich and comforting flavors of Southern American cuisine with this classic Sweet Potato Pie. A perfect dessert for holidays or any special occasion!
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling:
- 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 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 oven to 350°F.
- Mix filling: In a large bowl, beat together mashed sweet potatoes and butter until smooth. Add sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, spices, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Fill pie crust: Pour filling into pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until set. Let cool before serving. Top with whipped cream or cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- For deeper flavor, roast sweet potatoes instead of boiling.
- Pie can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
- Bring pie to room temperature before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
