Easy Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
This easy Southern sweet potato pie is light, fluffy, and full of warm spices. Made with creamy mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, and a buttery crust, it’s the perfect cozy dessert for holidays or Sunday dinners.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowls
- 1 Steamer basket or large pot
- 1 Electric mixer or hand whisk
- 1 Pie dish (9-inch)
- 1 Oven
- 1 Rolling Pin (if using homemade crust)
Ingredients
For the Filling
- 2 cups about 20 oz mashed sweet potatoes (steamed or baked, then cooled and peeled)
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup whole milk or evaporated milk
For the Pie Crust
- 1 single 9-inch pie crust homemade or store-bought, unbaked
For the Whipped Cream Topping (Optional)
- 1½ cups heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon powdered sugar
- 6 tablespoons sour cream
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes:
- Steam whole sweet potatoes for 35–45 minutes or until a knife slides in easily. Cool completely, then peel and mash until smooth.
- Make the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, salt, spices, and vanilla. Add eggs and milk. Mix using a hand or stand mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
- Prepare the Crust:
- Roll out your pie dough and transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges as desired. Chill the crust while preparing the filling.
- Assemble the Pie:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Pour the sweet potato filling into the crust and smooth the top.
- Bake the Pie:
- Bake for 50–60 minutes or until the center is set and a toothpick comes out clean. Internal temperature should reach at least 180°F.
- Cool and Chill:
- After baking, turn off the oven and let the pie cool inside with the door slightly open. Once lukewarm, refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight for best texture.
- Make Whipped Cream (Optional):
- Whip heavy cream with powdered sugar until soft peaks form. Add sour cream and beat until stiff peaks form. Serve on top or on the side of chilled pie.
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Notes
- For extra silky filling, strain mashed sweet potatoes through a sieve.
- You can replace milk with evaporated milk for a richer flavor.
- Want a bolder version? Try the black folks sweet potato pie recipe by adding a splash of lemon juice and using sweetened condensed milk.
- This pie stores well in the refrigerator for 3–4 days.