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sweet potato pie on white plate with whipped cream.
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Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet potato pie is a delicious twist on the classic pumpkin pie! Sweet, creamy, buttery, and perfect for the holidays!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 391kcal
Author Karly Campbell

Ingredients

  • 1 pound sweet potatoes see notes
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon flour
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 pie crust

Instructions

  • Add sweet potatoes to a large pot and cover with 1 inch of water. Bring to a boil and cook for about 45 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked through and soft.
  • Run the potatoes under cold water remove the skin from the potatoes.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees and arrange a pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
  • Add the hot potatoes and butter to a mixing bowl and beat with a mixer until smooth and creamy.
  • Beat in the sugars, evaporated milk, eggs, flour, nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger, and vanilla on medium speed until mixture is smooth.
  • Pour filling into the prepared pie crust.
  • Bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Pie will puff up like a soufflé and then will sink back down as it cools.
  • Cool on the counter for one hour and then transfer to the refrigerator for at least 4 hours before serving. Serve with whipped cream, if desired.

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Notes

Fresh or Canned Sweet Potatoes: This recipe does taste best with fresh sweet potatoes, but when you're in a rush, canned work just as well. Drain the liquid from the can and place the potatoes in a mixing bowl. Microwave for 2-3 minutes or until the potatoes are warm enough to easily mash. Proceed with step 3. 
Spices: Feel free to increase the amount of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger based on your tastes. As is, this is a mildly spiced pie. You may also sub these three spices for 1 to 1 1/2 teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice. 
Pie Crust: You may use homemade or store bought pie crust for this recipe. 

Nutrition

Serving: 1slice | Calories: 391kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 19g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 258mg | Potassium: 295mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 29g | Vitamin A: 8505IU | Vitamin C: 1.7mg | Calcium: 85mg | Iron: 1.2mg