How to Make Southern Sweet Potato Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

Southern Sweet Potato Pie is a classic dessert that has been enjoyed in the American South for generations. This rich and creamy pie has a smooth filling made with sweet potatoes, eggs, sugar, and warm spices, all nestled in a flaky, buttery crust. It's the perfect treat to enjoy during the holidays or any time you're craving a comforting, indulgent dessert.

What sets this pie apart from other sweet potato desserts is its unique combination of flavors and textures. The sweet potatoes ...

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Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups sugar, or more to taste
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 4 eggs, beaten
  • ¾ cup evaporated milk
  • 2 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 16
  • Yield: 2 9-inch pies

  • Bring a large pot of water to a boil. Add sweet potatoes and cook until tender but still firm, about 30 minutes. Drain and cool; peel and mash.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, vanilla, and nutmeg in a large bowl. Whisk eggs and milk together in a small bowl; blend into sweet potato mixture. Pour filling into pie shells.
  • Bake pies in the preheated oven for 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
  • Nutrition

    371 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 65mg
    • Sodium: 235mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 54g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 67mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 358mg