Description
Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie is a classic, soulful dessert that captures the warmth of Southern kitchens and family traditions. With a silky, spiced filling and a buttery, flaky crust, it’s the perfect sweet treat for holidays, Sunday dinners, or any cozy gathering. Each bite brings a comforting sweetness balanced by warm cinnamon and nutmeg, making it both nostalgic and irresistible.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 cups mashed)
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
- 1 9-inch pie crust, prepared
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare pie crust in a 9-inch dish.
- Peel and cube sweet potatoes, boil or roast until tender, then mash smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, butter, sugars, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until creamy.
- Pour filling into crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly.
- Cool completely on a wire rack; refrigerate for 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- Roast sweet potatoes for enhanced flavor.
- Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
- Taste filling before baking to adjust sweetness and spices.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg