Description
Classic Sweet Potato Pie is a rich, creamy, and comforting dessert featuring smooth mashed sweet potatoes blended with fragrant spices and baked in a flaky buttery crust. Perfect for holidays or everyday treats, this timeless pie offers a balanced sweetness and nostalgic warmth in every bite.
Ingredients
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Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pie Crust
- 1 prepared 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Wash and cook the sweet potatoes until soft by boiling, baking, or steaming. Peel and mash thoroughly until smooth to create a creamy base for the filling.
- Mix the Filling Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with granulated sugar, melted butter, milk or cream, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Whisk until the mixture is silky smooth and well blended.
- Prepare the Pie Crust: Place your prepared 9-inch pie crust in a pie dish. Trim any excess dough and crimp the edges decoratively. Chill briefly if needed to keep the crust flaky during baking. For best results, blind bake the crust to avoid sogginess.
- Fill and Bake: Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared crust, spreading it evenly. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. The center should be mostly firm but slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely on a wire rack. Cooling helps the filling firm up and enhances the flavor. Slice and serve with optional garnishes like whipped cream or toasted nuts.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet potatoes for the best texture and flavor; avoid canned for optimal results.
- Mix filling just until smooth to keep it light and avoid a gummy texture.
- Blind baking the crust prevents sogginess from the moist filling.
- Check doneness by gently shaking the pie; it should be mostly set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow the pie to cool fully before slicing for firm slices and enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg