Description
Sweet potato pie is a warm, creamy dessert perfect for any season. With its smooth, spiced filling and flaky crust, this pie is comforting, nostalgic, and perfect for holidays, gatherings, or a cozy night in. Roasted sweet potatoes provide natural sweetness and depth, while cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla create an irresistible aroma. Easy to make, versatile, and utterly delicious, this pie will quickly become a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups roasted and mashed sweet potatoes
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Roast sweet potatoes until tender, then peel and mash until smooth.
- Prepare or unroll pie crust and fit into a 9-inch pan; chill while making filling.
- Combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugars, butter, milk, eggs, vanilla, and spices until smooth.
- Pour filling into pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 50-60 minutes, until the center jiggles slightly.
- Cool at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Use fresh roasted sweet potatoes for the best flavor.
- Cover crust edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Serve with whipped cream, ice cream, or a caramel drizzle.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg