Description
Sweet Potato Pie is a classic dessert that perfectly blends the natural sweetness of vibrant sweet potatoes with warm spices, creating a comforting treat for any occasion. This easy-to-follow recipe results in a delicious pie with a buttery crust and silky filling, evoking memories of family gatherings and celebrations. Serve it warm or chilled for an unforgettable experience!
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg (freshly grated if possible)
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 3 large eggs
- 1 deep-dish pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil or bake the sweet potatoes until tender. Once cooled, peel and mash them until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, evaporated milk, and eggs. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set but slightly jiggles.
- Allow to cool before slicing; serve with whipped cream or ice cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 45mg