Description
Southern comfort meets dessert perfection in this classic sweet potato pie. Silky smooth filling nestled in a buttery crust promises a delightful journey through homestyle Southern baking that leaves you craving another slice.
Ingredients
Scale
main ingredients:
- 1 lb (454 g) sweet potatoes (with skin)
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- ½ cup (114 g) butter, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
spices:
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
liquid and flavor enhancers:
- ½ cup milk, at room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Thoroughly wash sweet potatoes, pierce multiple times with a fork, and roast for 45-50 minutes until completely soft and easily pierced. Allow potatoes to cool, then carefully remove skins. Lower oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Transfer peeled sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Crush and mash thoroughly using a potato masher or fork until completely smooth with minimal lumps.
- Incorporate melted unsalted butter into the mashed sweet potatoes, stirring until a uniform consistency develops.
- Gradually fold in granulated sugar, whole milk, large eggs, pure vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and freshly grated nutmeg. Whisk consistently until the mixture becomes silky and fully integrated.
- Gently pour the prepared filling into an unbaked pie shell, using a spatula to create an even surface and eliminate air pockets.
- Position pie in the preheated oven and bake for approximately 55-65 minutes. Check doneness by inserting a clean toothpick into the center – it should emerge without any wet filling.
- Remove pie from oven and allow to cool completely at room temperature for 2-3 hours, enabling the filling to set properly.
- Serve chilled or at room temperature. Optionally garnish with lightly whipped heavy cream or marshmallow fluff for added indulgence.
Notes
- Rescue those forgotten sweet potatoes lurking in your pantry for this dreamy, comforting pie.
- Baking whole sweet potatoes intensifies their natural sugars, creating a deeper, richer flavor profile.
- Avoid overbeating the filling to keep the texture silky and prevent a dense, tough pie.
- Chill the pie crust briefly before filling to prevent a soggy bottom and maintain crisp edges.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, ensuring a creamy, lump-free sweet potato mixture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 396 kcal
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 86mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 14g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 83mg