A buttery, crispy crust filled with sweet mashed potatoes and warm spices make this sweet potato pie recipe the only one you’ll ever need. The beloved traditional Southern dessert has been passed down for generations. It’s economical, easy, and downright delicious.
Many folks make this deliciousness for Thanksgiving, but I indulge all year round. This sweet potato pie is so good that it might just become your new favorite dessert. (Sorry, pumpkin pie!)
Why, yes, you can. But! I highly recommend baking the sweet potatoes for the tastiest sweet potato pie you have ever tried. The potato’s sugars caramelize in the oven, giving you a sweeter, more flavorful mash in the end. Plus, the extra water in boiled sweet potatoes can affect the texture of your pie and cooking times.
Your best option for this pie is to serve it slightly warm, at room temperature, or chilled. Just don’t try to eat it straight out of the oven; otherwise, you’ll be dealing with a melty mess. Allow it cool for about half an hour before topping it with whipped cream, or if you want a little extra, some vanilla ice cream. Yum!
You can make sweet potato pie up to three days in advance. Just let it cool, then store it in a covered container in the fridge until you are ready to serve it. You can also freeze sweet potato pie in a freezer-safe container for up to three months. Yay for make-ahead dishes.
Always store sweet potato pie in the fridge in an airtight container. Since it contains dairy, it will spoil rather quickly if left out.
- 1 ½ pound sweet potatoes washed and scrubbed (equals about 3 cups when softened and peeled)
- 12 oz evaporated milk 1 can.
- 1 cup light brown sugar.
- 2 eggs.
- 5 tablespoons butter unsalted butter, melted (or vegan butter)
- 2 tablespoons vanilla extract.
- 1 teaspoon ginger minced.
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
Black Folks’ Sweet Potato Pie
A buttery, crispy crust filled with sweet mashed potatoes and warm spices make this sweet potato pie recipe the only one you’ll ever need. The beloved traditional Southern dessert has been passed down for generations. It’s economical, easy, and downright delicious.
Prep: 15min
Total: 110min
Serving Size: 1 slice
Nutrition Facts: servingSize 1 slice, calories 300 kcal, Carbohydrate 42 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 14 g, Sugar 22 g, Fiber 2 g
Ingredients:
- 2 pounds sweet potatoes, (washed (equals about 3 cups when softened and peeled))
- 4 ounces unsalted butter, (softened)
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 9-inch pie crust
Instruction:
- Preheat the oven to 425℉/218℃. Line a baking sheet with foil and spray with baking spray.
- Wash and dry sweet potatoes using a paper towel. Pierce them with a fork several times, place them on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 45 minutes or until very tender.
- Grease a 9-inch pie pan using a baking spray, add pie crust, and set it aside.
- Once the sweet potatoes are ready, take them out of the oven and let them cool. After they’re cool to the touch, peel and discard the skin.
- Place potato in a mixing bowl and mash using a handheld mixer. Next, add the softened butter and continue mixing till thoroughly combined, about a minute. Next, add eggs and mix to combine.
- Add white sugar, brown sugar, ginger, nutmeg, cinnamon, cloves, and salt. Continue mixing until everything is fully incorporated. Finally, add evaporated milk and vanilla, and mix until fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the pie crust and bake at 350℉/177℃ for about 50-60 minutes or until the top is nicely browned or a skewer inserted in the middle of the pie comes out clean.
- Remove it from the oven, and allow it to cool for at least 30 minutes.
- Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon sprinkled on top.
- Serve warm, and enjoy!
Grandma Gloria’s Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
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