Sweet Potato Pie
This Sweet Potato Pie is a delightful dessert that combines the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg. It’s a comforting treat perfect for any occasion, featuring a creamy filling baked in a flaky pie crust.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 75 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 (1 pound) sweet potato, with skin
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ cup milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
Instructions
- Place the whole sweet potato in a pot and cover with water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender when pierced with a fork, about 40-50 minutes.
- Set your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Remove the sweet potato from the pot and let it cool under cold running water. Peel off the skin and discard it. Mash the sweet potato flesh in a bowl.
- Add softened butter to the mashed sweet potato. Use an electric mixer to combine until smooth. Mix in sugar, milk, eggs, ground nutmeg, ground cinnamon, and vanilla extract. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is smooth and well-blended.
- Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust. Spread evenly.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55-60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. The pie will puff up like a soufflé but will settle as it cools.
- Allow the pie to cool before serving to let the filling set properly.
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg