Ah, sweet potato pie! Classic, comforting, and slightly sweet—perfect for dessert. Here’s a straightforward recipe you can follow:
Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2–3 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or 2%)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
Instructions:
- Preheat oven: 350°F (175°C).
- Cook sweet potatoes: Boil, bake, or microwave until tender. Peel and mash until smooth.
- Mix filling: In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in milk, vanilla, and mashed sweet potatoes until smooth.
- Prepare pie crust: Place the unbaked crust in a 9-inch pie dish. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the crust.
- Bake: 55–60 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted comes out clean. If the crust browns too fast, cover the edges with foil.
- Cool: Let pie cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for 1–2 hours before serving.
Optional: Top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
If you want, I can also give you a super-moist, caramelized version that makes the sweet potato flavor pop even more—perfect if you want that “grandma’s pie” vibe. Do you want me to do that?
