Description
Discover this irresistible Sweet Potato Pie recipe, a classic dessert that is perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and boil the sweet potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the unbaked pie crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours before serving to let it set properly.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add 1/4 teaspoon of ground ginger or cloves to the filling.
- Top the pie with whipped cream or a sprinkle of toasted pecans for added texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: Not specified
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: Not specified
- Unsaturated Fat: Not specified
- Trans Fat: Not specified
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: Not specified
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: Not specified