Southern-Style Sweet Potato Pie

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This Sweet Potato Pie features a rich and creamy filling that’s spiced just right with cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. The sweet potatoes lend a natural sweetness and smooth texture, making each bite melt in your mouth.

With its golden-brown crust and velvety filling, this pie is the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving, holiday gatherings, or any fall celebration. Whether served with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream, this pie is sure to impress and delight your guests.

Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade if preferred)
  • 1 tbsp butter, melted (for the top of the pie)

Directions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and bake them on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes, or until they are tender. Alternatively, you can peel and boil the sweet potatoes for 15-20 minutes until soft.
  3. Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, peel them and mash them until smooth. You should have about 2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the sugar, evaporated milk, heavy cream, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
  5. Add the mashed sweet potatoes to the mixture and stir until everything is well combined and smooth.
  6. Pour the sweet potato filling into the pie crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
  7. Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the pie is set and a knife inserted into the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow the pie to cool completely before serving. Brush the top with melted butter for a beautiful finish, if desired.
  9. Serve chilled or at room temperature with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.

Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cooking Time: 50 minutes | Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Kcal: 250 kcal per slice | Servings: 8 slices

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