Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

 Southern sweet potato pie is a classic dessert deeply rooted in African American and Southern traditions, often served during Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Sunday family gatherings. With its creamy, spiced filling and buttery pie crust, it’s a comforting treat that balances natural sweetness with warm flavors like cinnamon and nutmeg.

1. Ingredients (makes 1 pie, 8 servings):
For the filling:

  1. 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes, cooked and peeled)

  2. ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  3. 1 cup granulated sugar

  4. ½ cup brown sugar, packed

  5. 2 large eggs, lightly beaten

  6. ½ cup evaporated milk (or whole milk)

  7. 1 tsp vanilla extract

  8. 1 tsp ground cinnamon

  9. ½ tsp ground nutmeg

  10. ¼ tsp ground ginger (optional)

  11. Pinch of salt

For the crust:
12. 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (homemade or store-bought)

2. Cooking and Serving Details:

  1. Servings: 8 slices

  2. Preparation time: 25 minutes

  3. Cooking time: 55–60 minutes

  4. Total time: 1 hour 20–25 minutes

3. Method:

  1. Cook the Sweet Potatoes: Peel and cut sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil for 20–25 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash until smooth. Tip: Roasting instead of boiling makes the pie filling sweeter and richer.

  2. Prepare Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat together mashed sweet potatoes and softened butter until smooth. Add sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix well until creamy and fully combined. Tip: Use a hand mixer for a silky filling texture.

  3. Prepare Crust: Roll out the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim edges and crimp decoratively if desired. Place crust in the refrigerator while preparing filling to keep it firm.

  4. Assemble Pie: Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust and spread evenly with a spatula.

  5. Bake: Place in a preheated oven at 175°C (350°F) and bake for 55–60 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out mostly clean. Tip: If the crust edges brown too quickly, cover them with foil strips.

  6. Cool and Serve: Let the pie cool at room temperature for at least 2 hours before slicing. This allows the filling to firm up and flavors to deepen.

4. Serving Suggestions:

  1. Serve plain or with a dollop of whipped cream.

  2. Drizzle with caramel sauce for extra indulgence.

  3. Pair with spiced tea, coffee, or warm apple cider.

5. Extra Tips:

  1. For a creamier filling, blend mashed sweet potatoes in a food processor before mixing.

  2. Substitute evaporated milk with coconut milk for a dairy-free version.

  3. The pie can be made a day ahead and refrigerated—just bring to room temperature before serving.

  4. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 4 days.

6. Nutrition per slice (1 of 8):

  1. Calories: ~320 kcal

  2. Protein: 4 g

  3. Carbohydrates: 48 g

  4. Fat: 13 g

  5. Fiber: 3 g

  6. Sugar: 29 g

  7. Sodium: 210 mg

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