Description
A rich and creamy Southern classic with a twist—this Ultimate Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Pie uses deep, molasses-infused brown sugar to enhance the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes. Perfect for holidays or any cozy gathering, this pie features a velvety filling nestled in a buttery crust, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg.
Ingredients
1 ½ cups mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup dark brown sugar
½ cup melted butter
2 large eggs
½ cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
¼ teaspoon salt
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
1. Peel and cube sweet potatoes. Boil or roast until tender. Mash until smooth or use a food processor for a velvety texture.
2. In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, and brown sugar. Mix with an electric mixer until smooth.
3. Beat in the eggs one at a time. Add evaporated milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Blend until fully incorporated.
4. Fit the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Crimp edges as desired. Pour the filling in and smooth the top.
5. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 50–60 minutes until center is set. Shield crust edges with foil if needed.
6. Cool the pie on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before serving. Store chilled or at room temperature.
Notes
For the smoothest filling, roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling—they caramelize and enhance flavor.
Don’t skip the salt—it brings balance and prevents the pie from being overly sweet.
Let the pie cool fully to avoid cracks and help it set properly before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: sweet potato pie, brown sugar pie, holiday dessert