Here’s a classic Sweet Potato Pie recipe—creamy, spiced, and perfect for dessert.
Sweet potato pie is especially popular in Southern-style baking and has a smooth texture similar to pumpkin pie but with a richer, earthier flavor.
🍠 Ingredients
Filling
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2–3 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup milk or evaporated milk
- 2 eggs
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- Pinch of salt
Crust
- 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade pastry shell)
🍳 Instructions
1. Prepare sweet potatoes
- Peel and boil or bake sweet potatoes until soft
- Mash until smooth (no lumps)
2. Make filling
- In a bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, eggs, butter, vanilla, and spices
- Whisk until smooth and creamy
3. Fill crust
- Pour mixture into pie crust
- Smooth the top evenly
4. Bake
- Bake at 175°C (350°F) for 45–55 minutes
- Center should be set but slightly soft
- Let cool before slicing
💡 Tips for best results
- Baking sweet potatoes instead of boiling gives richer flavor
- Don’t overbake or the filling may crack
- Add a pinch of ginger for extra warmth
- Chill before serving for cleaner slices
🍽️ Serving ideas
- With whipped cream
- With vanilla ice cream
- Light dusting of cinnamon on top
🧠 Bottom line
Sweet potato pie is a simple, comforting dessert with a naturally sweet, creamy filling and warm spices—perfect for holidays or cozy meals.
If you want, I can also give you:
- a healthier low-sugar version
- a no-egg vegan version
- or a Southern bakery-style ultra-creamy recipe 👍
