sweet potato pie
This classic sweet potato pie features a creamy, spiced filling baked in a tender crust. Perfect for holidays or any dessert occasion, it's a comforting treat.
Servings: 8 slices
Equipment
- Pot
- Fork
- Oven
- Mixing Bowl
- Electric Mixer
- Pie Dish
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound sweet potato with its skin on
- ½ cup butter nice and softened
- 1 cup white sugar
- ½ cup milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 9-inch pie crust unbaked
Instructions
Preparation
- Gather all ingredients for your sweet potato pie.
- Place the whole sweet potato in a pot, cover with water, and boil for 40 to 50 minutes until tender.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). After boiling, cool the sweet potato under cold water, then peel and mash the flesh with butter in a bowl until smooth.
- Add sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla to the mashed sweet potato mixture; beat on medium speed until smooth.
Baking
- Pour the smooth sweet potato filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.
Notes
Ensure the pie cools completely before slicing and serving for the best texture.