Sweet Potato Pie is a classic Southern dessert that is a comforting dessert for any meal. The use of sweet potatoes’ natural sweetness and earthy flavor creates the foundation of this beloved dessert.
The initial step of baking and mashing the sweet potatoes ensures that they are soft, tender, and have creamy texture. This not only enhances the pie’s creamy consistency but also intensifies the sweet potato flavor.
Combining granulated sugar and brown sugar with the sweet potatoes, along with eggs and evaporated milk, adds sweetness, creaminess, and a delightful custardy texture to the filling. The melted butter enriches the filling with a rich, buttery essence. Flavoring the pie with vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and a pinch of salt creates a balanced flavor profile that complements the sweetness of the sweet potatoes.
Using your favorite pre-made (or homemade) pie crust gives you a flaky and buttery base that provides a delightful contrast to the smooth filling. The pie is baked until it’s set and a toothpick or knife comes out clean, guaranteeing that the filling is fully cooked.
Sweet Potato Pie is a timeless dessert that’s perfect for gatherings, holidays, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy with loved ones. Its humble origins and genuine flavors make it a grounded and cherished dessert.
Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes about 2 large sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 9-inch store-bought pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the sweet potatoes by washing them, pricking them with a fork, and baking them in the preheated oven for about 45-50 minutes, or until they are tender when pierced with a fork. Allow them to cool, then peel and mash them.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix until all ingredients are well combined, and the filling is smooth.
- Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges as desired.
- Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pie is set and a toothpick or knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
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