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Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

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  • Author: Lauren
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Description

This classic Southern Sweet Potato Pie features a smooth and creamy sweet potato filling baked in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for holiday dinners or comforting autumn desserts, this pie combines the natural sweetness of baked sweet potatoes with butter, sugar, vanilla, milk, and eggs to create a rich, flavorful treat. Optional toppings like whipped cream or marshmallow fluff add an extra layer of indulgence.

Ingredients

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Pie Ingredients

  • 3 medium (390 g) sweet potatoes, baked
  • 1/2 cup (113 g) butter
  • 1 cup (198 g) granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons (9 g) vanilla extract
  • 2 large (100 g) eggs, beaten
  • 1/2 cup (114 g) milk (whole or evaporated)
  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust

Optional Toppings

  • Whipped cream
  • Marshmallow fluff

Instructions

  1. Bake the Sweet Potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400º F. Scrub the sweet potatoes clean and prick them 4 to 5 times with a fork. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until tender when pierced with a toothpick. Remove from the oven and let cool until easy to handle. Peel the skin off and place the sweet potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Reduce oven temperature to 350º F.
  2. Make the Pie Filling: Add butter to the peeled sweet potatoes and mash them until smooth. Stir in the sugar until well combined. Next, add the vanilla extract, milk, and beaten eggs, mixing thoroughly to create a smooth filling. Pour the filling evenly into the unbaked pie crust.
  3. Bake the Pie: Place the pie in the oven and bake until the center is set, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
  4. Serve: The pie can be served warm or at room temperature. Top with whipped cream or marshmallow fluff if desired and enjoy.

Notes

  • You can substitute 3/4 cup of brown sugar in place of granulated sugar to make a Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Pie. Both light and dark brown sugars work well, depending on your taste preference.
  • Nutrition information provided does not include optional toppings.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of pie)
  • Calories: 282
  • Sugar: 29g
  • Sodium: 161mg
  • Fat: 13g
  • Saturated Fat: 8g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5g
  • Trans Fat: 1g
  • Carbohydrates: 38g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 79mg

Find it online: https://tastyrates.com/southern-sweet-potato-pie-recipe/