Sweet Potato Pie
Smooth, spiced sweet potato custard in a flaky crust - a Southern soul food dessert that's rich and comforting.
Prep Time
15m
Cook Time
60m
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
Nutrition Per Serving
fat
20
carbs
58
fiber
3
protein
5
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Ingredients
Shop- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F.
Beat sweet potatoes with melted butter until smooth.
Add sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Beat until well combined and smooth.
Pour into pie crust.
Bake 55-60 minutes until center is set.
Let cool completely before slicing.
Serve with whipped cream.
Chef's Comfy Tip
Roast your sweet potatoes instead of boiling them - it concentrates the flavor and makes for a richer, more flavorful pie.
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