Description
A Southern classic dessert with a creamy, spiced sweet potato filling in a buttery crust. Perfect for holidays or cozy family gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 (14 oz) can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and boil sweet potatoes until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes and butter. Mix until butter is melted and incorporated.
- Add sugar, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, vanilla, and all spices. Mix until smooth.
- Pour mixture into unbaked pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
- Let pie cool completely before serving. Optional: top with whipped cream or toasted pecans.
Notes
- Add a splash of bourbon or rum for a deeper flavor.
- Top with a brown sugar pecan streusel for crunch.
- Use coconut milk for a dairy-free version.
- Add orange zest for a citrus twist.
- Make mini pies using muffin tins.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 65mg