Sweet Potato Pie
This Sweet Potato Pie is a classic Southern dessert with a creamy filling made from sweet potatoes, eggs, milk, and spices. It’s baked in a buttery pie crust and offers a rich, comforting flavor that’s perfect for fall and holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Southern
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
– 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 3 medium), peeled and cubed
– 1 cup sugar
– 1/2 tsp salt
– 1 tsp ground cinnamon
– 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
– 1/2 tsp ground ginger
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 2 large eggs, beaten
– 1 cup evaporated milk
– 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
– 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Boil the sweet potatoes in a large pot of water for about 20-25 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash the potatoes until smooth.
3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract. Stir until well mixed.
4. Add the eggs, evaporated milk, and melted butter. Mix thoroughly until the filling is smooth.
5. Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust.
6. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center of the pie is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
7. Allow the pie to cool before slicing and serving.
Notes
– Serve the pie with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
– If you prefer, you can substitute the evaporated milk with heavy cream for a richer pie.
– The pie can be made a day ahead and refrigerated overnight.
– To make it gluten-free, use a gluten-free pie crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 270 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
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