Description
This classic Sweet Potato Pie is a delicious and creamy dessert that’s perfect for the fall and winter holidays. Made with tender sweet potatoes, warm spices, and a buttery crust, it’s a comforting treat that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
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For the Pie:
- 1 deep dish pie crust
- 2 lbs. sweet potatoes
- 6 Tbsp salted butter, melted & cooled
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/3 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash and dry the sweet potatoes, then prick them several times with a fork. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes or until tender. Allow to cool.
- Blind Bake the Pie Crust: Lower the oven temperature to 350°F. Prick the bottom and sides of the pie crust with a fork. Line with parchment paper and add pie weights or dry beans. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove the weights and parchment and bake for an additional 10 minutes. Let cool.
- Make the Filling: Scoop about 2 cups of sweet potato flesh into a large bowl. Mash until smooth.
- Combine Ingredients: Add melted butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Add Eggs and Milk: Incorporate the eggs and evaporated milk into the mixture and blend until well combined.
- Pour and Bake: Pour the filling into the pie crust, adding a foil ring around the edges to prevent over-browning. Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes or until mostly set with a slight jiggle in the center.
- Cool: Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour before serving.
Notes
- For a thicker filling, drain excess moisture from the sweet potatoes by placing them in a cheesecloth overnight.
- This pie can be served warm or chilled, depending on your preference.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg