Description
Indulge in the rich, comforting flavors of a classic Southern dessert with this Sweet Potato Pie recipe. Creamy, spiced sweet potato filling in a flaky pie crust, perfect for holiday gatherings or any time you crave a slice of sweetness.
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 the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Mix filling: In a large bowl, beat butter and sweet potatoes until smooth. Add sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix well.
- Fill pie crust: Pour filling into unbaked pie crust, smooth the top.
- Bake: Bake for 50–60 minutes until set. Allow to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a smoother texture, blend filling in a food processor.
- Fresh sweet potatoes are recommended for best flavor.
- Pie can be made a day ahead and refrigerated.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
