Ah, Sweet Potato Pie—a Southern classic 🍠🥧! Creamy, spiced, and naturally sweet, it’s a perfect dessert for holidays or cozy nights. Here’s a reliable recipe:
Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients
Pie Crust (1 9-inch pie crust, store-bought or homemade)
Filling
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Prepare the sweet potatoes
- Bake or boil sweet potatoes until soft.
- Peel and mash until smooth.
- Preheat oven
- 350°F (175°C).
- Make the filling
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Mix until smooth and creamy.
- Assemble the pie
- Pour filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Smooth the top with a spatula.
- Bake
- Bake 55–65 minutes, until filling is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- If crust edges brown too quickly, cover with foil.
- Cool
- Let pie cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour.
- Chill for a firmer texture, if desired.
Serving Suggestions
- Top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- Pair with vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
Tips for the Best Sweet Potato Pie
- Drain boiled sweet potatoes well to avoid watery filling.
- Use fully baked sweet potatoes for the richest flavor.
- Blend filling with a hand mixer for the smoothest texture.
- Optional: Add a splash of maple syrup or bourbon for extra depth.
If you want, I can also give you a “Southern bakery-style ultra-creamy sweet potato pie” or a mini pie version perfect for individual servings.
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