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Sweet Potato Pie

Creamy Sweet Potato Pie that Will Wow Your Guests

A delightful Sweet Potato Pie that offers a creamy custard filled with natural sweetness, perfect for any gathering.
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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: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 9-inch Deep Dish Pie Crust Consider using a graham cracker crust for gluten-free option.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Mashed Sweet Potatoes Canned sweet potatoes can be used.
  • 2 ounces Salted Butter Unsalted butter can be substituted.
  • 0.5 cup Milk Almond or oat milk for dairy-free.
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature for smoother texture.
  • 0.5 cup White Sugar Coconut sugar can be used.
  • 0.5 cup Brown Sugar Light or dark brown sugar can be used.
  • 2 teaspoons Vanilla Extract Can be omitted if desired.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Nutmeg can be substituted.
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ginger Ground ginger may be used.
  • 0.25 teaspoon Nutmeg Can replace with allspice.

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • hand mixer
  • 9-inch Deep Dish Pie Dish
  • Pot
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Creamy Southern Sweet Potato Pie
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Wash and boil sweet potatoes in a large pot for 35-45 minutes until fork-tender. Drain, cool, peel, and mash with butter until smooth.
  2. In the same bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes with milk, eggs, white sugar, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Mix with a hand mixer until creamy.
  3. Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is slightly jiggly.
  4. Allow the pie to cool at room temperature for about an hour before serving with whipped cream or ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 180mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 5600IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are fully cooked to avoid lumps. Adjust spices as desired for personal preference.

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