Description
Southern Sweet Potato Pie is a velvety smooth, warmly spiced dessert wrapped in a flaky pie crust. This classic Southern favorite combines roasted sweet potatoes, warm fall spices, and a hint of vanilla for a rich, nostalgic bite. Perfect for holidays or anytime you crave cozy comfort in pie form.
Ingredients
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2/3 cup evaporated milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/8 teaspoon ground allspice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and roast for 45-50 minutes or until tender. Let cool, peel, and mash until smooth.
2. In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and salt. Mix until smooth.
3. Place the unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish and crimp the edges. Pour the filling into the crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
4. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F and bake the pie for 50-60 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.
5. Let the pie cool on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream if desired.
Notes
For the best flavor and texture, use freshly roasted sweet potatoes rather than canned.
Cover pie crust edges with foil halfway through baking to prevent overbrowning.
Let the pie cool completely before slicing to allow the filling to fully set.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 pie)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sweet potato pie, holiday dessert, Southern recipes