Classic Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour

This classic sweet potato pie recipe is a delightful dessert perfect for Thanksgiving celebrations. Made with creamy sweet potatoes, warm spices, and a flaky crust, it offers a comforting and delicious finish to any holiday meal.

The recipe is simple and allows you to showcase the natural sweetness of the potatoes, making it a favorite among family and friends.

Delicious Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

This sweet potato pie features a smooth filling made from mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, and spices, all baked in a buttery pie crust. The recipe takes about 1 hour from start to finish and serves 8 people.

Ingredients

2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Instructions

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes: Boil or bake the sweet potatoes until tender. Once cool, peel and mash them until smooth.
Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined and smooth.
Fill the Crust: Pour the sweet potato filling into the unbaked pie crust, spreading it evenly.
Bake: Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Cool and Serve: Allow the pie to cool before slicing. Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.