Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
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Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Description
Southern Sweet Potato Pie starts by baking whole sweet potatoes until tender, then peeling and mashing them with butter, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, and milk to form a rich filling. This mixture is poured into an unbaked 9-inch pie crust and baked at 350°F for about an hour until the filling sets. The baking both develops flavor and firms the custard-like texture.
The pie offers a creamy, smooth filling with natural sweetness from the sweet potatoes and granulated sugar, complemented by butter and vanilla. The eggs and milk bind the mixture for a custardy consistency. The crust adds a contrasting flaky texture to the pie.
Serve the pie warm or cooled, optionally topped with whipped cream or marshmallow creme for more sweetness and visual appeal. These toppings reflect traditional Southern preferences, adding a fluffy texture and rich sweetness.
For a variation, some may substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar, altering the flavor profile toward a deeper caramel note. The pie stores well and can be enjoyed as a comforting dessert that highlights the earthiness of sweet potatoes combined with classic pie flavors.
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potato baked
- 1/2 /2 cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large egg beaten
- 1/2 /2 cup milk whole or evaporated
- 1 (9-inch) pie crust unbaked
Optional Toppings
- Whipped Cream
- marshmallow creme fluff
Instructions
- Bake the sweet potatoes. Preheat the oven to 400º F. Scrub the sweet potatoes until clean, prick them 4 to 5 times with a fork. Place onto a baking sheet and bake for 45 - 50 minutes until the sweet potatoes are tender when pricked with a toothpick. Remove from the oven and allow to cool until they can easily be handled. Peel the skin from the sweet potatoes and place the sweet potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Reduce the oven heat to 350º F.
- Make the Pie Filling. Add butter to the sweet potatoes and mash until smooth. Add the sugar(s) to the sweet potatoes and mix until well combined. Add the vanilla extract, milk, and the eggs. Mix until well combined. Pour into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake the Pie. Bake the pie until the center of the pie is set, about 1 hour. Remove the pie from the oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Serve. Serve the pie warm or allow to cool before slicing. Top with whipped cream (or your favorite topping) and serve.
Notes
- For a brown sugar version, substitute 3/4 cup brown sugar (light or dark) for the granulated sugar.
- Sweet potato pie topping options include whipped cream or marshmallow creme for added sweetness and texture.
- Ensure sweet potatoes are fully baked until a toothpick slides in easily before peeling and mashing for smooth filling.
- This recipe uses a standard 9-inch unbaked pie crust as the base.
- Note: Nutrition info excludes toppings.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 282 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 282kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 38g | 13% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 79mg | 26% |
| Sodium | 161mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 252mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 8491IU | 170% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 56mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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