Description
This sweet potato pie is not only a delicious treat but also a wonderful way to bring a piece of Southern tradition into your kitchen. Whether for a holiday gathering or a cozy family dessert, it’s sure to be a hit!
Ingredients
Scale
- Pie Crust:
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- Filling:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:
- Boil sweet potatoes whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. Run cold water over the sweet potatoes, and remove the skin.
- Mash the cooked potatoes in a bowl until smooth.
- Preheat Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix the Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat the mashed sweet potatoes with the butter until smooth.
- Add sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix well until combined and creamy.
- Prepare the Pie Crust:
- Roll out the pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges.
- Fill the Pie:
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake:
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Cool:
- Place the pie on a wire rack and allow to cool to room temperature.
Notes
- For a lighter pie, you can substitute granulated sugar with an equivalent amount of brown sugar, which will give a deeper flavor.
- You can enhance the pie’s spice profile by adding a pinch of ground cloves or allspice.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300 kcal
- Sugar: 23 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
Keywords: Sweet Potato Dessert, Southern Sweet Potato Pie, Sweet Potato Pie