Description
Sweet Potato Pie is a rich, creamy dessert that blends the natural sweetness of mashed sweet potatoes with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. Nestled in a flaky crust, this comforting classic is perfect for holidays or anytime you crave a cozy, homemade treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (1-pound) sweet potato
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil or bake the sweet potato until tender (about 30 minutes).
- Let it cool, peel, and mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add mashed sweet potato and mix well.
- Stir in milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Pour mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the filling is set.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet potatoes for best flavor (avoid overly watery texture).
- Do not overbake—center should be slightly soft but set.
- Add a pinch of ginger for extra warmth.
- Let the pie rest before slicing for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 210 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 42 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Pie, dessert, Thanksgiving, holiday pie, American dessert