Here’s a classic homemade Sweet potato pie recipe—creamy, warmly spiced, and perfect for dessert or holidays. 🥧🍠
Ingredients
For the filling
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk (or whole milk)
- 2 large eggs
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)
- ¼ tsp salt
For the crust
- 1 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
1. Prepare the sweet potatoes
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes into chunks.
- Boil for 15–20 minutes until soft.
- Drain and mash until smooth.
2. Preheat the oven
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F).
3. Make the filling
In a large bowl mix:
- mashed sweet potatoes
- sugar
- melted butter
- eggs
- evaporated milk
- vanilla
- cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt
Whisk until smooth and creamy.
4. Fill the pie crust
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Smooth the top with a spoon.
5. Bake
- Bake for 45–55 minutes.
- The center should be set but slightly soft.
6. Cool
- Let the pie cool for at least 2 hours before slicing.
✅ Serving ideas
- Top with whipped cream
- Sprinkle a little cinnamon
- Serve slightly warm or chilled
💡 Tip: Roasting the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them makes the pie sweeter and more flavorful.
If you want, I can also show you:
- The secret Southern sweet potato pie recipe chefs use
- 3 mistakes that ruin sweet potato pie
- A 10-minute no-bake sweet potato dessert 🍠🥧
