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Sweet Potato Pie

Deliciously Creamy Sweet Potato Pie You’ll Love at Thanksgiving

This delicious Sweet Potato Pie offers a creamy and custardy alternative, perfect for Thanksgiving and holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 9-inch Deep Dish Pie Crust Can be pre-made or homemade.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Mashed Sweet Potatoes Approximately 2-3 large sweet potatoes.
  • 2 ounces Salted Butter Can substitute with margarine.
  • ½ cup Milk Whole milk recommended; dairy-free alternatives available.
  • 2 Large Eggs No substitutes recommended.
  • ½ cup White Sugar Can use more brown sugar for deeper taste.
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar Dark brown sugar enhances flavor.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Natural vanilla extract recommended.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Consider using allspice or cloves as alternatives.
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger Optional; can omit for a milder flavor.
  • ¼ teaspoon Nutmeg Fresh nutmeg enhances flavor.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mixing Bowl
  • pot
  • colander
  • Pie dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Classic Southern Sweet Potato Pie
  1. Prep Sweet Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place unpeeled sweet potatoes in a large pot and cover with water. Boil for 35-45 minutes until fork-tender.
  2. Cool and Peel: Drain sweet potatoes and cool under running water. Cut in half and peel. You should have about 2 cups of creamy mashed sweet potatoes.
  3. Make Filling: In a mixing bowl, combine warm mashed sweet potatoes and melted salted butter. Stir in milk, eggs, white and brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, ground ginger, and nutmeg until smooth.
  4. Bake Pie: Pour filling into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly. Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center jiggles slightly.
  5. Cool and Serve: Remove pie from oven and allow to cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour. Serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 42gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1500IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator and reheat at 325°F (160°C) for warm serving.

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