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

Sweet potato pie is a classic dessert that is beloved for its rich, creamy filling and warm, fragrant spices. This comforting pie is a staple at holiday gatherings and family meals, and it's easy to see why. With its buttery, flaky crust and smooth, custardy interior, sweet potato pie is the epitome of Southern comfort food.

Whether you're looking for a dessert to impress your guests at Thanksgiving dinner or simply want to treat yourself to a taste of nostalgia, this recipe for sweet ...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (1 pound) sweet potato, with skin
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 (9-inch) pie

  • Place whole sweet potato in pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Boil until tender when pierced with a fork, 40 to 50 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Remove sweet potato from the pot and run under cold water. Remove and discard skin.
  • Break sweet potato flesh apart and place in a bowl. Add butter and mix with an electric mixer until well combined.
  • Add sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla; beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth.
  • Pour filling into unbaked pie crust.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.
  • Nutrition

    389 cal.

    • Total Fat: 21g
    • Saturated Fat: 10g
    • Cholesterol: 78mg
    • Sodium: 254mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 48g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 28g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 49mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 251mg