Description
Southern comfort meets seasonal delight in this heavenly Sweet Potato Pie that whispers memories of family gatherings. Silky smooth filling nestled in a buttery crust promises pure comfort with each delectable slice you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 eggs
- 1 unbaked pie crust
Sweeteners and Liquids:
- 1 cup (200 g) sugar
- 1/2 cup (120 ml) milk
- 1/2 cup (113 g) melted butter
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350°F (175°C), creating an ideal baking environment for the pie.
- Thoroughly combine mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, softened butter, eggs, vanilla extract, salt, and milk, whisking until achieving a silky, uniform consistency.
- Transfer the creamy sweet potato mixture into an unbaked pie shell, ensuring even distribution across the entire crust surface.
- Place pie in preheated oven and bake for approximately 55-60 minutes, monitoring until the center sets firmly and develops a slight golden-brown appearance.
- Remove from oven and allow pie to cool completely at room temperature, which helps the filling stabilize and enhances overall texture and flavor profile.
Notes
- Opt for roasting sweet potatoes instead of boiling to enhance their natural caramelized flavor and reduce excess moisture in the pie filling.
- Prevent pie crust from getting soggy by brushing the bottom with egg white before adding the sweet potato mixture, creating a protective barrier.
- Consider using brown sugar or a mix of white and brown sugar to add deeper, more complex sweetness and create a richer caramel undertone.
- Experiment with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or ginger to elevate the pie’s flavor profile and add a cozy, comforting dimension.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 55-60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern United States
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 322 kcal
- Sugar: 26 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 43 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg