Here’s a classic Southern-style Sweet Potato Pie — smooth, spiced, and perfect for holidays or any cozy dessert.
🍠 Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients (for 1 9-inch pie)
Filling
- 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 2–3 medium)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- Pinch of salt
Crust
- 1 pre-made 9-inch pie crust (or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat oven
350°F (175°C). - Prepare filling
In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugars, melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla. Mix until smooth. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. - Assemble pie
Pour filling into the prepared pie crust. Smooth the top. - Bake
Bake 50–60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. If crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil. - Cool & serve
Let pie cool at least 1–2 hours before serving. Serve plain or with whipped cream.
Tips
- Roast sweet potatoes instead of boiling for a richer, sweeter flavor.
- For extra creaminess, add 1/4 cup cream cheese to the filling.
- Pie can be made a day ahead — flavors improve after chilling overnight.
If you like, I can also give you a mini sweet potato pie muffin version for single servings or holiday parties.
