Description
Classic sweet potato pie recipe inspired by Texan roots, perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
- Stir in the granulated sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt.
- Add the vanilla extract and evaporated milk, mixing well.
- Whisk in the lightly beaten eggs until fully incorporated and the mixture is smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
- Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Ensure your sweet potatoes are well-cooked and mashed smoothly for the best texture.
- Sweet potato pie is delicious served slightly warm or at room temperature.
- Top with whipped cream or a dollop of meringue for extra indulgence.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 60g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg