Sweet Potato Pie – The Ultimate Southern Classic Dessert
Sweet Potato Pie is a traditional Southern dessert featuring a flaky pie crust filled with smooth mashed sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and warm spices. The filling bakes into a rich, custard-like texture that is creamy and flavorful. Perfect for holidays, celebrations, and special occasions, this pie offers a delightful balance of sweetness and spice. Easy to prepare and incredibly satisfying, Sweet Potato Pie is a timeless dessert that brings warmth and comfort to every table.
Ingredients
For the Pie
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and set aside.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes and softened butter until smooth.
- Add sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Beat the mixture until creamy and well combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely.
- Serve as is or top with whipped cream before serving.
Notes
- Use freshly cooked sweet potatoes for the best flavor.
- Avoid canned sweet potato pie filling.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing.
- A deep-dish crust works well for extra filling.
- Freshly grated nutmeg enhances the flavor.
- Store leftovers refrigerated.
- The pie tastes even better the next day.
- Serve with whipped cream for added richness.