“Sweet potato pie!” is more than a Southern expression of surprise. This classic black folks’ sweet potato pie recipe is a true-blue Southern dish. You can count on plenty of warmly spiced sweetness for a rich and filling dessert. Another great thing is that you likely already have the ingredients. Sweet potatoes are also easy to find at your local grocery store!
Recipe Ingredients
How to Make Sweet Potato Pie
Blind Bake the Pie Crust
Prepare the Crust – Line the bottom of the pie crust with parchment paper, then add dried beans on top. The beans will ensure that the bottom of the crust does not rise. Bake for 5-6 minutes in the preheated oven, remove from the oven, and let it cool.
Prepare the Filling
Prep Sweet Potatoes – Rinse, peel, and cut the sweet potatoes into chunks. Then, add them to a medium saucepan and cover them with water. Cook – Bring to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat. Cook until tender and potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork, about 12 minutes. You may need more time depending on the size of the potatoes. (Photo 1) Drain water and simmer the potatoes for about 1 minute or until water has evaporated. Mash – Add them to a mixing bowl. Then, mash the sweet potatoes with an electric mixer or potato masher. Mix – Add the remaining ingredients: softened butter, sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, egg yolk, nutmeg, ground ginger, cinnamon, salt, and vanilla extract. Continue mixing until all the ingredients are fully incorporated. (Photos 2-8)
Bake Your Pie
Assemble – Pour the filling into the pie crust. Bake for about 40 minutes or until the top is nice and browned or when a tester (skewer, toothpick, etc.) inserted in the middle comes out clean. (Photo 9) Serve – Remove and serve topped with whipped cream, candied pecans, and/or caramel sauce.
Recipe Variations
Tips and Tricks
Make-Ahead Instructions
Feel free to make this sweet potato pie ahead of time. It will stay fresh for 3-5 days in the refrigerator or 2-3 months in the freezer when stored well. Cool completely, cover it well with plastic wrap (2-3 layers). Thaw it overnight in the refrigerator, then take it out 30 minutes to an hour before serving.
Serving and Storage Instructions
Sweet potato pie is delicious when it cools to room temperature. Let it rest for about half an hour after coming out of the oven so it firms up. Then, cut and serve. Or serve it chilled the next day. Store leftovers in the fridge. This pie has eggs and milk, so it shouldn’t stay on the counter for more than two hours. You can also freeze sweet potato pie for three months in an airtight container.
What Goes With Sweet Potato Pie
For an upgrade on a classic holiday dinner, try turkey tenderloin, smoked baked potatoes, and cornbread stuffing. For a fancier sweet potato pie, top it with whipped cream! 🤩
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Conclusion
Whip up this Southern sweet potato pie recipe everyone will love. Did you do a recipe variation? Share what you did in the comments.❤️
Watch How to Make It
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