Sweet Potato Pie

🥧 Sweet Potato Pie

Ingredients

Crust

• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust (store-bought or homemade)

Filling

• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2–3 medium sweet potatoes)

• ¾ cup sugar

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• 2 large eggs

• ½ cup milk or heavy cream

• 1 tsp vanilla extract

• 1 tsp ground cinnamon

• ½ tsp ground nutmeg

• ¼ tsp ground ginger

• ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare sweet potatoes

   • Peel, boil or bake until tender, then mash until smooth.

3. Mix filling

   • In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugars, melted butter, eggs, milk, vanilla, spices, and salt. Mix until smooth.

4. Assemble pie

   • Pour filling into prepared pie crust, smoothing the top.

5. Bake

   • Bake 50–60 minutes, until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

   • If edges brown too quickly, cover crust with foil.

6. Cool

   • Let cool completely before slicing. Pie will firm up as it cools.

Serving Tips

• Serve plain or with a dollop of whipped cream.

• Sprinkle a little cinnamon or nutmeg on top for presentation.

• For extra richness, drizzle a tiny bit of maple syrup or honey on each slice.

Pro Tips

• Use a food processor for ultra-smooth filling.

• Sweet potatoes can be roasted for deeper flavor instead of boiling.

• Make ahead: pie tastes even better after chilling overnight.

If you want, I can also give a mini sweet potato pies version or a crustless, low-sugar alternative for easier prep and lighter dessert.