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The Ultimate Sweet Potato Pie Recipe: Rich, Creamy, and Perfectly Spiced

Imagine slicing into a buttery crust filled with smooth, velvety sweet potato filling, fragrant with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. There’s something about a homemade sweet potato pie that brings warmth and comfort like no other dessert. Whether it's for a family gathering, a holiday celebration, or just a weeknight treat, sweet potato pie has a way of making every bite feel like a hug. It’s time to bring this classic dish to your table and fill your kitchen with that unbeatable aroma.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time5 hours 15 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pie, potato, rich, sweet
Servings: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 ready-to-roll pie crust, for a 9-inch pie dish
  • 2 large sweet potatoes, baked and peeled
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, beaten
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Whipped cream, for serving

Instructions

  • Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it preheat while you prep the ingredients.
  • Place the pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish. Gently press it into the dish, crimping the edges for a neat finish. Set the dish aside while you make the filling.
  • In a food processor, blend the baked and peeled sweet potatoes until completely smooth. This step is key for a silky texture in the pie.
  • To the blended sweet potatoes, add the sugar, melted butter, beaten eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Blend everything until smooth and well-combined. The filling should be creamy and thick with a beautiful, golden-orange color.
  • Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly. Smooth out the top with a spatula so it bakes evenly.
  • Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown. You’ll know it’s done when the filling is firm but has a slight jiggle in the center.
  • Once baked, remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack. Cooling is essential to let the filling fully set. Once it’s cooled, slice the pie and serve it with a dollop of whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 380kcal