Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Lightly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, this Southern Sweet Potato Pie is a holiday classic!
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 423kcal
Ingredients
- 3 medium sweet potatoes
- 5 Tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- ¾ cup evaporated milk
- ½ Tbsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
- pie crust homemade or store-bought
- whipped cream to garnish
Instructions
- Place sweet potatoes in a pot of boiling water; cook until tender (~20-25 minutes). Let cool, and then scrape the potato out of the skins. Mash potatoes in a large bowl until smooth; set aside. (Note: Make sure the mashed sweet potatoes are smooth and not lumpy. I use a mixer to ensure they are smooth.)
- Cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the eggs and mix until well combined.
- Add the mashed sweet potatoes, evaporated milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Transfer mixture into unbaked pie shell.
- Bake at 350°F for 50-55 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center of the pie comes out clean. (Tip: Check crust after about ~40 minutes. If it is browning too quickly, cover crust with a thin strip of aluminum foil.)
- Serve chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 423kcal | Carbohydrates: 64g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 87mg | Sodium: 266mg | Potassium: 452mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 40g | Vitamin A: 12390IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 135mg | Iron: 2mg
