Sweet Potato Pie

Table of Contents

1. Sweet Potato Pie Ingredients
2. Substitutions and Additions
3. How to Make Sweet Potato Pie
4. How to Serve Sweet Potato Pie
5. Storage
6. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
7. MORE RECIPES YOU’LL LOVE
8. JUMP TO RECIPE

Sweet potato pie is a classic Southern favorite. Sweet, light, and full of warm spices, with just one bite you’ll see why this deliciously silky pie is a staple at many holiday tables. Simple ingredients plus minimal prep time make this our favorite sweet potato pie recipe ever. 

The busy holiday season is the perfect time for simple dessert recipes. Check out this Crustless Pumpkin Pie, Easy Apple Dumplings, and Pumpkin Magic Cake for more desserts that are super easy to make and taste delicious.

Sweet Potato Pie Ingredients

You will need:

• 2 cups cooked mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
• ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
• ½ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup packed light brown sugar
• ⅓ cup evaporated milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ⅛ teaspoon salt
• 1 deep dish pie shell uncooked (9-inch)
• 1 cup Cool Whip

Substitutions and Additions

PUMPKIN PIE SPICE: If you can’t get hold of the spice blend, you could make your own. Mix together 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground ginger, ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves. This will give you more than you need for this recipe, but you can store the rest in a spice jar in your spice cabinet. 

PIE CRUST: Any brand of store-bought deep-dish pie crust will work for this pie recipe. If you have a favorite pie crust recipe, you could make your own as well. Check out our pie crust recipe for a popular choice. 

How to Make Sweet Potato Pie

STEP ONE: Bake sweet potatoes and let them cool before scooping out the filling. The quickest way to bake these is to wash and dry the potatoes. Poke each several times with a fork. Place both potatoes on a microwave-safe plate and cook in the microwave for 5 minutes. Flip potatoes and cook for another 3 to 5 minutes until potatoes are tender. Set aside and let cool, then scoop potatoes out of the skin (don’t include potato skin in pie) and mash well.

PRO TIP: You can also puree the cooked potatoes in a food processor, but mashing them with a potato masher works just as well and gives them the classic texture that everyone loves.

STEP TWO: Preheat the oven to 350°F.

STEP THREE: In a large mixing bowl, beat together mashed sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, vanilla, and salt. Beat just until mixed.

STEP FOUR: Pour pie filling into the unbaked pie crust.

PRO TIP: If you are using a premade crust and it comes in a foil pie tin, we’d recommend putting your foil pie pan inside a glass pie plate for added stability.

STEP FIVE: Place pie on a baking sheet (just in case there’s a spill) and bake for 50 to 55 minutes (until the middle no longer jiggles).

PRO TIP: If you find your crust is browning too quickly, tent the pie crust edges with foil.

STEP SIX: Let the pie cool completely before topping it with whipped topping.

STEP SEVEN: Serve topped with Cool Whip.

How to Serve Sweet Potato Pie

Creamy and flavorful, his old-fashioned Sweet Potato Pie recipe is the perfect fall dessert to make and share with family and friends. Even better, sweet potato pie is easy to make ahead of time! You can serve it alongside pumpkin pie for Thanksgiving, or It can even be a tasty alternative to a traditional pumpkin pie. Serve it cold with a dollop of whipped cream on top or a scoop of ice cream on the side and you’ll have a fabulous dessert to enjoy. It also pairs perfectly with a mug of hot chocolate or some homemade pumpkin spice latte. 

Storage

IN THE FRIDGE: Store leftover homemade sweet potato pie in the fridge in a sealed food storage container or covered in plastic wrap for 3 to 4 days. 

IN THE FREEZER: Store leftovers of this delicious pie in the freezer for up to a month.

Sweet potato pie is a Southern tradition that has been loved for generations. Fresh sweet potatoes and warm autumn spices come together in a buttery crust, for a mouth-watering dessert that is perfect for your Thanksgiving or holiday dinner. Rich, silky, and luscious, if you are a fan of pumpkin pie then you will undoubtedly love this sweet potato pie recipe. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Can I turn this recipe into sweet potato tarts? 

This would be a great way to use up any extra filling you might have left over. Pour remaining filling into tart shells and bake at 350°F for 8 to 12 minutes.

Can I make this old-fashioned sweet potato pie recipe with canned yams? 

You could use canned yams in a pinch but not that the texture and flavor may not turn out quite the same. As well, yams often come sweetened, so you may want to add less additional sugar to your pie filling.

Why is my sweet potato pie runny? 

Your pie may be runny for a few reasons. It may be underbaked. If so, you can pop it back into the oven until the filling is set. It’s also possible that the liquid ingredients were not measured correctly or that the sweet potatoes weren’t drained enough if you cooked them on the stovetop.

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