Description
Southern sweet potato pie is a classic dessert with a creamy filling and a flaky crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 pre-baked pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and boil sweet potatoes until tender, then mash them until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and salt.
- Add melted butter, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked pie crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and a toothpick comes out clean.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving.
Notes
- For a richer flavor, roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them.
- You can add a tablespoon of bourbon for an extra depth of flavor.
- Serve with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: southern sweet potato pie, dessert, pie, southern cuisine