sweet potato pie—a classic Southern dessert that’s creamy, spiced just right, and perfect for cozy gatherings. Here’s a detailed recipe for a rich, flavorful sweet potato pie:
Ingredients (1 9-inch pie)
For the crust:
- 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 3–4 tbsp ice water
For the filling:
- 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 2–3 medium sweet potatoes)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ½ cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
1. Make the Pie Crust
- In a bowl, combine flour and salt.
- Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Add ice water, 1 tbsp at a time, until dough comes together.
- Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim and crimp edges.
2. Prepare the Filling
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, melted butter, milk, and vanilla.
- Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth and creamy.
3. Assemble the Pie
- Pour filling into the prepared pie crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
4. Bake
- Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil.
5. Cool and Serve
- Let the pie cool completely at room temperature.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally with whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
💡 Tips for Perfect Sweet Potato Pie:
- Cook sweet potatoes properly: Bake or boil until very soft; they should mash easily.
- Flavor depth: Adding a pinch of ground cloves or allspice can enhance the warm spices.
- Smooth filling: For an extra creamy texture, pass mashed sweet potatoes through a food mill or blender before mixing.