Description
Sweet Potato Pie is a comforting classic dessert known for its creamy, spiced sweet potato filling baked in a flaky pie crust. This traditional Southern favorite combines smooth mashed sweet potatoes with warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon, along with condensed milk and eggs for a rich texture. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings, this pie is delicious served slightly warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream.
Ingredients
Scale
Pie Filling
- 1 (1 pound) sweet potato
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup condensed milk
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Pie Crust
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Boil the Sweet Potato: Place the whole sweet potato in a pot and cover it with water. Bring the water to a boil and cook the sweet potato for 40-50 minutes, or until it is tender when pierced with a fork. Remove from water, let it cool, then peel and mash the sweet potato until smooth.
- Prepare the Filling: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, beat the mashed sweet potato with softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add the white sugar, condensed milk, eggs, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Mix all ingredients thoroughly until well combined and smooth.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the prepared sweet potato filling evenly into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, smoothing out the top for an even layer.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the edges start turning golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool for about 30 minutes before slicing. Serve the pie slightly warm or at room temperature, optionally topped with whipped cream.
Notes
- Boiling the sweet potato whole ensures even cooking and prevents water logging.
- Softened butter should be at room temperature for easy mixing.
- Allowing the pie to cool properly helps the filling to set for cleaner slices.
- For a lighter dessert, use low-fat condensed milk or reduce sugar slightly.
- Whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream pairs beautifully with this pie.
