Here’s a classic, creamy, and comforting Sweet Potato Pie recipe — perfect for dessert or a holiday treat:
🥧 Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients (for 1 9-inch pie)
For the Filling:
- 2 cups cooked sweet potato (about 2 large sweet potatoes, boiled or baked)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger (optional)
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Crust:
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes
- Peel and boil or bake sweet potatoes until tender.
- Mash until smooth (no lumps).
- Make Filling
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble Pie
- Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie pan.
- Pour filling into crust and spread evenly.
- Bake
- Bake 55–65 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- If edges of the crust brown too quickly, cover them with foil halfway through baking.
- Cool & Serve
- Let pie cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour before slicing.
- Serve plain or with whipped cream.
Tips for Perfect Sweet Potato Pie
- For extra smooth texture: Strain mashed sweet potatoes through a sieve or use a blender.
- Flavor boost: Add a pinch of cloves or allspice.
- Make ahead: Pie can be made a day in advance and stored in the fridge.
- Optional topping: Sprinkle lightly with cinnamon sugar or drizzle with caramel sauce.
If you want, I can also give a “quick 30-minute version” of sweet potato pie using canned sweet potatoes that’s just as creamy and flavorful.
Do you want me to do that?
