Description
Sweet Potato Pie is a beloved classic American dessert featuring a smooth, spiced filling made from mashed sweet potatoes baked in a flaky pie crust. Its creamy texture and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg make it a comforting treat, perfect for holidays and family gatherings.
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Filling
- 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Place the unbaked 9-inch pie crust into a pie dish, ensuring it fits snugly and the edges are ready for filling.
- Mix Sweet Potato and Butter: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed cooked sweet potatoes and melted unsalted butter until well blended.
- Add Sweeteners and Eggs: Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, and eggs to the sweet potato mixture, stirring to incorporate smoothly.
- Incorporate Milk and Vanilla: Pour in the evaporated milk and vanilla extract, mixing until the filling is uniform and creamy.
- Season the Filling: Stir in ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt thoroughly to distribute the spices evenly.
- Fill the Pie Crust: Pour the prepared filling mixture into the pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the Pie: Bake in the preheated oven for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool Before Serving: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely to allow the filling to firm up before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Serve the pie with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra indulgent dessert.
- Refrigerate leftovers in an airtight container; the pie will keep well for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
