How to Make World's Best Sweet Potato Pie - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and comforting dessert that is perfect for any occasion, then look no further than the World's Best Sweet Potato Pie. This classic Southern dish is a staple on holiday tables and is loved by people all over the world for its sweet and creamy filling, and buttery flaky crust. Whether you're a sweet potato pie enthusiast or a newbie to this flavorful treat, this recipe is sure to become a favorite in your household.

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Ingredients

  • 3 large sweet potatoes
  • 5 large eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup butter, melted
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
  • 1 cup white sugar, or to taste
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • 3 (9-inch) pie shells, thawed

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 35 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 5 mins
  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 3 (9-inch) pies

  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Drain water; peel and mash sweet potatoes in a large bowl until smooth.
  • Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Mix together beaten eggs and melted butter in a medium bowl until well combined; stir into mashed sweet potatoes. Mix in milk, sugar, flour, vanilla, nutmeg, baking powder, and lemon juice until smooth; pour mixture evenly into pie shells.
  • Bake pies in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Decrease oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until a toothpick inserted into the center of a pie comes out clean, about 40 minutes more. Cool pies for 15 to 30 minutes before refrigerating to cool completely, 1 to 2 hours.
  • Nutrition

    301 cal.

    • Total Fat: 17g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 64mg
    • Sodium: 244mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 12g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 2mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 271mg