Absolutely! Here’s a classic Southern-style Sweet Potato Pie — creamy, spiced, and perfect for dessert.
🍠 Sweet Potato Pie
Serves: 6–8
Prep + Cook Time: 1 hour
Ingredients
For the Crust (or use store-bought)
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3–4 tablespoons cold water
For the Filling
- 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 2–3 medium sweet potatoes)
- ¾ cup sugar (brown sugar adds extra flavor)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup milk (or evaporated milk for creamier texture)
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Crust
- In a bowl, mix flour and salt.
- Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add cold water 1 tablespoon at a time until dough comes together.
- Roll out and line a 9-inch pie pan. Chill while preparing filling.
2️⃣ Prepare Sweet Potatoes
- Peel and boil or roast sweet potatoes until soft.
- Mash until smooth, then let cool slightly.
3️⃣ Make the Filling
- In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth.
4️⃣ Assemble Pie
- Pour filling into prepared pie crust.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
5️⃣ Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake 50–60 minutes, until filling is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- If crust edges brown too fast, cover with foil halfway through baking.
6️⃣ Cool & Serve
- Let pie cool at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
✅ Tips & Variations
- Maple Sweetener: Substitute part of the sugar with maple syrup for extra depth.
- Spice Mix: Adjust cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger to taste.
- Ginger or Orange Twist: Add 1 teaspoon fresh grated ginger or a teaspoon of orange zest for unique flavor.
- Mini Pies: Make individual pies using tart pans for portion control.
If you want, I can also give a “quick no-boil version” using canned sweet potatoes that’s ready in under 40 minutes — perfect if you’re short on time.
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