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Classic Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

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Make this classic Southern Sweet Potato Pie for a comforting, velvety dessert. This recipe focuses on simple steps to achieve a perfectly spiced, creamy filling in a flaky crust, ideal for Thanksgiving or family gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (from scratch or store-bought)
  • 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 medium potatoes)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place your unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add the melted butter to the sweet potato mixture and stir well.
  4. In a separate small bowl, whisk together the eggs, milk or cream, and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the sweet potato mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Whisk in the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the filling.
  7. Pour the creamy sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust.
  8. Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. The center should be mostly set.
  9. Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours before slicing. This allows the custard to fully set for a velvety texture.
  10. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Notes

  • For the creamiest filling, press the mashed sweet potatoes through a fine-mesh sieve before mixing them with the other ingredients.
  • You can roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them for a deeper flavor. Pierce them several times and bake at 400°F until soft, about 45-60 minutes.
  • This pie tastes excellent made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

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