Description
Sweet potato pie makes fall gatherings absolutely delightful with its smooth, creamy texture and warm spices. Sharing this Southern classic means bringing comfort straight from your kitchen to the table.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups sweet potatoes
- 3 eggs
- 1 pie crust
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 cup sugar
- ½ cup butter
- ½ cup milk
Spices and Flavoring:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to 350°F and position the rack in the center.
- Grab a large mixing bowl and thoroughly combine 2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes with 1 cup of sugar until fully incorporated.
- Pour in ½ cup milk and ½ cup melted butter, then whisk until the mixture becomes completely smooth.
- Crack 3 eggs into the bowl and add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, beating until the batter looks creamy and uniform.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon and ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg over the mixture, stirring gently to distribute the spices evenly.
- Transfer your prepared pie crust to a baking sheet for easier handling.
- Carefully pour the sweet potato filling into the pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula to ensure an even surface.
- Slide the pie into the preheated oven and bake at 350°F for exactly 45 minutes, checking that the center is set and slightly firm to the touch.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it rest on a cooling rack for at least 2 hours before slicing to allow the filling to completely set.
Notes
- Roast sweet potatoes ahead of time for deeper, richer flavor that brings more natural sweetness to the pie.
- Use room temperature eggs to help create a smoother, more consistent filling without lumps.
- Blind bake the pie crust for 10 minutes before adding the filling to prevent a soggy bottom and ensure a crisp crust.
- For a dairy-free version, substitute coconut milk for regular milk and use a plant-based butter alternative to make the recipe accessible to more dietary needs.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Pies
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 340
- Sugar: 23 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg