Sweet Potato Pie

Here’s a classic, comforting recipe for Sweet Potato Pie—rich, creamy, and warmly spiced.

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🧾 Ingredients (9-inch pie)

Crust:

• 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

Filling:

• 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)

• 1 cup sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup milk or evaporated milk

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground nutmeg

• ¼ tsp ground ginger

• Pinch of salt

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1. Prepare the sweet potatoes

1. Peel and cut sweet potatoes into chunks.

2. Boil or steam until tender (about 15-20 minutes).

3. Mash until smooth and let cool slightly.

2. Preheat oven

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

3. Make the filling

1. In a large bowl, beat together mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, and softened butter.

2. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well.

3. Stir in milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth.

4. Assemble the pie

1. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.

2. Smooth the top with a spatula.

5. Bake

1. Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

2. Cool completely before serving. Chill for a firmer texture if desired.

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🌟 Tips & Variations

• Crust option: Use a graham cracker crust for a sweeter, textured base.

• Topping: Serve with whipped cream, a sprinkle of cinnamon, or a drizzle of caramel sauce.

• Spice twist: Add a pinch of cloves or allspice for extra warmth.

• Sweet potato puree shortcut: Use canned sweet potatoes if fresh ones aren’t available.

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This Sweet Potato Pie is creamy, flavorful, and perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or any cozy dessert craving.

I can also give you a mini sweet potato pie version that’s perfect for individual servings. Do you want me to do that?