A true Southern classic! 🥧 Sweet Potato Pie is creamy, spiced, and comforting — perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a cozy dessert. Here’s a full recipe for you:
🍠 Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Ingredients
For the Filling:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2–3 medium sweet potatoes, cooked & peeled)
- ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
- ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar (light or dark)
- ½ cup (120 ml) evaporated milk (or heavy cream)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ stick (4 tbsp / 57 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
For the Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
1. Prepare Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork, place on a baking sheet, and bake until tender (about 45–50 minutes).
- Cool slightly, then peel and mash until smooth (you need 2 cups).
2. Make the Filling
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, both sugars, melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla, and spices.
- Whisk until smooth and creamy.
3. Assemble the Pie
- Reduce oven heat to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish.
- Pour sweet potato filling into the crust and smooth the top.
4. Bake
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the center is just set (it may jiggle slightly but will firm up as it cools).
- If the crust browns too quickly, cover edges with foil.
5. Cool & Serve
- Let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Serve with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
🍴 Tips & Variations
- Add a splash of bourbon or rum for deeper flavor.
- Swap evaporated milk with coconut milk for a dairy-free twist.
- Garnish with candied pecans or a drizzle of caramel sauce for extra indulgence.
Would you like me to also share a mini sweet potato hand pie version — perfect for parties and grab-and-go treats?
