Ah, Sweet Potato Pie 🥧—smooth, creamy, warmly spiced, and pure comfort. A classic Southern favorite that’s rich without being too heavy.
Classic Sweet Potato Pie
Serves: 6–8
Prep time: 20 min
Bake time: 50–55 min
Ingredients
Pie Filling
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk (or milk/cream)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ginger
- Pinch of salt
Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Prep sweet potatoes
- Peel, boil, or bake sweet potatoes until fork-tender.
- Mash until completely smooth.
- Preheat oven
- Preheat to 350°F (175°C).
- Make the filling
- In a bowl, whisk mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, melted butter, vanilla, spices, and salt until smooth.
- Assemble pie
- Pour filling into unbaked pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake
- Bake 50–55 minutes, until the center is set and a knife comes out clean.
- Cool & serve
- Cool completely before slicing so it sets properly.
🔥 Pro Tips
- Extra smooth filling: Blend the filling for 30 seconds
- Flavor boost: Add 1–2 tsp bourbon or maple syrup
- No soggy crust: Brush crust with egg wash before filling
- Make ahead: Tastes even better the next day
Want a no-crust version, mini sweet potato pies, or a deep-dish holiday version with marshmallow topping?
