Description
This classic Sweet Potato Pie recipe features creamy mashed sweet potatoes blended with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla in a flaky crust. A must-make for holidays or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
1 (1-pound) sweet potato, with skin
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Begin by placing the whole sweet potato in a pot and covering it with water. Bring to a boil and cook until the sweet potato is tender when pierced with a fork, about 40 to 50 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Once the sweet potato is cooked, drain and run it under cold water. Remove and discard the skin.
- Break the sweet potato into chunks and place it in a mixing bowl. Add the softened butter and blend using an electric mixer until smooth and well combined.
- Incorporate the sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract into the mixture. Beat on medium speed until the filling is velvety and well-blended.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before serving for best texture and flavor.
Notes
For extra smooth texture, use a food processor to blend the filling.
Pie will puff during baking and settle as it cools.
Great made a day ahead for easier prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 389
- Sugar: 28g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Protein: 5g