Description
This classic Southern sweet potato pie features a smooth, warmly spiced filling baked inside a flaky crust for a rich and comforting dessert. Perfect for holidays or family gatherings, it delivers timeless flavor with simple pantry ingredients.
Ingredients
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
1 cup evaporated milk
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil the sweet potatoes for 15–20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain well and mash until completely smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth and creamy with no lumps.
- Pour the filling evenly into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely before slicing and serving.
Notes
Add 1 tablespoon melted butter to the filling for extra richness.
For deeper spice flavor, include a pinch of ground cloves or ginger.
Substitute part of the sugar with brown sugar for a subtle caramel note.
Top with whipped cream or a dusting of cinnamon before serving.
Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months and thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 260 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
