Description
A creamy, silky southern-style sweet potato pie with warm spices and a buttery crust, perfect for holiday gatherings or as a comforting dessert.
Ingredients
Pie Crust
- 1 pie crust
Filling
- 2 cups cooked sweet potatoes
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup milk or evaporated milk
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the Filling: Blend the cooked sweet potatoes with both the white and brown sugars until smooth and creamy to create the base of the pie filling.
- Add Wet Ingredients and Spices: Incorporate the eggs, milk (or evaporated milk), cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract into the sweet potato mixture. Mix thoroughly to combine all ingredients evenly.
- Assemble the Pie: Pour the smooth filling mixture carefully into the prepared pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
- Bake: Place the pie in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) and bake for 50–55 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Cool: Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean, neat slices and full flavor development.
Notes
- Add orange zest to the filling for a bright, citrusy flavor enhancement.
- Best served chilled for optimal texture and taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
