Internet Famous Sweet Potato Pie
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Internet Famous Sweet Potato Pie
Description
This recipe stands out by using a pre-made pie crust filled with a mixture of baked and mashed sweet potatoes blended with softened butter, packed brown sugar, and eggs for structure. Aromatic spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves enhance the sweet potato’s earthiness, while evaporated milk adds creaminess and depth. The crust is chilled before filling, helping maintain its form during baking.
The baking process features an initial high temperature to help set the crust and begin firming the filling, followed by a prolonged bake at a reduced temperature. This technique yields a custard-like texture with a lightly caramelized, spiced surface. Once cooled, the pie slices cleanly and offers a smooth, warmly spiced dessert.
This sweet potato pie serves well as a seasonal or holiday dessert and can be refrigerated after baking. Cooling completely aids in slicing. The pie showcases the balance of sweetness and spice traditionally expected in this classic contribution to Southern-style pies.
Ingredients
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust unbaked
- 4 medium sweet potatoes peeled and mashed, baked
- 1/2 cup butter softened
- 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
- 4 large egg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon cloves ground
- 1 2/3 cup evaporated milk
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Place pie crust into a standard 9-inch pie plate and refrigerate until ready to fill.
- In a large mixing bowl, use a hand mixer to beat together butter and sugar until creamy, about 90 seconds.
- Beat in mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, cloves, and evaporated milk until smooth.
- Pour filling into prepared pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated 425 degree oven for 15 minutes. Reduce heat to 350 degrees and continue baking until filling is set in the center, 45 to 50 minutes.
- Remove from oven and let cool completely before slicing and serving. Store in the refrigerator.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8slices
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1slice | |
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 80g | 27% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 11g | 55% |
| Cholesterol | 151mg | 50% |
| Sodium | 428mg | 18% |
| Potassium | 636mg | 14% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 58g | 116% |
| Vitamin A | 16665IU | 333% |
| Vitamin C | 3.7mg | 4% |
| Calcium | 227mg | 23% |
| Iron | 1.6mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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