Description
Creamy Southern sweet potato pie beckons with rich, velvety warmth from traditional American kitchens. Smooth spices and buttery crust promise a delightful dessert you’ll savor from first delectable bite to last crumb.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 milliliters) mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Sweeteners:
- 1 cup (200 grams) granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (100 grams) packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) evaporated milk
Spices and Extras:
- 1/2 cup (113 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C), preparing a clean workspace for crafting a luscious sweet potato pie.
- Thoroughly wash sweet potatoes, then peel and slice into uniform chunks for even cooking.
- Boil sweet potatoes in salted water for 20-25 minutes until fork-tender, ensuring they’re soft enough to mash completely.
- Drain potatoes and transform them into a silky, smooth puree using a potato masher or electric mixer.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, blend the mashed sweet potatoes with melted butter until perfectly integrated.
- Incorporate granulated and brown sugars, creating a rich, caramel-like base for the pie filling.
- Gently fold in evaporated milk, cracking eggs one at a time and mixing thoroughly to maintain a velvety texture.
- Enhance the filling with vanilla extract, creating depth of flavor, then sprinkle in warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
- Roll out the pie crust and carefully transfer it to a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges for a decorative finish.
- Pour the spiced sweet potato mixture into the prepared crust, spreading evenly to ensure a consistent layer.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, rotating the pie halfway through to promote even cooking.
- After 30 minutes, shield the crust edges with aluminum foil if they begin to brown too quickly.
- Confirm doneness by inserting a knife near the center – it should come out clean with minimal filling residue.
- Remove from oven and allow the pie to cool completely, letting the filling set and flavors meld.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature, optionally garnishing with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Use organic sweet potatoes for richer flavor and better nutrition, ensuring a more vibrant and natural taste profile.
- Roast sweet potatoes instead of boiling to concentrate their natural sugars and deepen the pie’s overall sweetness.
- Add a pinch of salt to balance the sweetness and enhance the complex flavor layers of the pie.
- Consider using coconut milk as a dairy-free alternative to evaporated milk for those with lactose intolerance or following a vegan diet.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 392 kcal
- Sugar: 32 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 54 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg