Patti LaBelle Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Recreate Patti LaBelle’s famous sweet potato pie with this rich and flavorful recipe.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 1.5 pounds)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Wash and peel the sweet potatoes. Cut them into chunks and boil in a large pot of water until tender, about 15-20 minutes.
- Drain the sweet potatoes and mash them until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until well combined.
- Add the eggs, evaporated milk, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Beat until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the pie to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Enjoy!
Notes
- For the best results, use fresh sweet potatoes instead of canned.
- Let the pie cool completely before slicing to ensure clean cuts.