🍠🥧 Sweet Potato Pie — Don’t LOSE This Classic Recipe!
This is the kind of dessert that feels like a hug from the oven. Sweet potato pie is rich, silky, warmly spiced, and deeply nostalgic. It’s the pie that shows up at holidays, family gatherings, and Sunday dinners—and somehow always disappears first. Smooth sweet potatoes, buttery filling, and a flaky crust come together in a timeless Southern-style favorite that never goes out of style.
🌟 Introduction
Sweet potato pie is comfort baking at its finest. Earthy sweet potatoes blended with sugar, butter, eggs, and creamy milk create a custard-like filling that’s both light and indulgent. Unlike pumpkin pie, sweet potato pie has a naturally sweeter, richer flavor that shines without being overpowering. One slice is never enough.
🛒 Ingredients
For the Filling
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (cooked and cooled)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional Warm Spices (Highly Recommended)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
👩🍳 Instructions
- Preheat the Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and set aside. - Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
If not already done, peel and boil or roast sweet potatoes until fork-tender. Mash until very smooth—no lumps. - Mix the Filling
In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes and sugar. Stir until smooth.
Add melted butter and mix well. - Add Eggs & Liquids
Beat in the eggs one at a time. Stir in evaporated milk and vanilla extract. - Season the Filling
Add cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt (if using). Mix until the filling is silky and well blended. - Fill the Pie Crust
Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top. - Bake
Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted comes out mostly clean. - Cool
Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing. This helps the filling firm up perfectly.
🔥 Methods & Tips for Perfection
- Roasting vs Boiling: Roasting sweet potatoes gives deeper flavor and less water.
- Ultra-Smooth Filling: Use a hand mixer or blender for a velvety texture.
- Avoid Overbaking: Slight jiggle in the center is okay—it sets as it cools.
- Crust Shielding: Cover edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
📜 History
Sweet potato pie traces its roots to African-American Southern cuisine. Sweet potatoes were more accessible than pumpkins in the South, making them a natural choice for desserts. Over generations, this pie became a symbol of celebration, heritage, and home cooking—especially during holidays like Thanksgiving and Christmas.
🧁 Formation & Texture
This pie forms a custard-style filling—creamy, smooth, and melt-in-your-mouth. The eggs give structure, the butter adds richness, and the sweet potatoes bring natural sweetness and depth.
❤️ Who Will Love This Pie
- Sweet potato lovers
- Fans of classic Southern desserts
- Holiday bakers
- Anyone who prefers rich, smooth pies over heavily spiced ones
- Families who love nostalgic, homemade treats
🍽️ Serving Methods Loved by All
- Serve warm or chilled
- Top with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar
- Pair with coffee, tea, or milk
🥰 Conclusion
Sweet potato pie isn’t just dessert—it’s tradition, comfort, and love baked into every slice. Simple ingredients, big flavor, and timeless appeal make this recipe one worth keeping forever. Bake it once, and it’ll become a permanent favorite at your table.
✨ Save this recipe. Share it. Bake it often. 🍠🥧