Here’s a classic Sweet Potato Pie recipe — smooth, creamy, warmly spiced, and perfect for holidays or everyday dessert. 🥧🍠
🥧 Sweet Potato Pie
🧾 Ingredients (1 standard 9-inch pie)
For the filling:
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2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
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½ cup unsalted butter (softened)
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¾ cup brown sugar (light or dark)
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½ cup evaporated milk (or regular milk/heavy cream)
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1 tsp ground cinnamon
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½ tsp ground nutmeg
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¼ tsp salt
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Optional: ¼ tsp ground ginger or allspice for extra warmth
For the crust:
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1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell (store-bought or homemade)
🔥 Instructions
1. Prepare the sweet potatoes:
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Peel, cube, and boil sweet potatoes until soft (about 15 minutes), or bake them whole at 400°F (200°C) for 45–50 minutes.
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Mash until smooth — no lumps! (Use a blender or hand mixer for a silky texture.)
2. Make the filling:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes and softened butter. Mix until smooth.
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Add sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, salt, and any extra spices.
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Mix until well combined and creamy.
3. Assemble and bake:
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Pour the filling into the pie shell.
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Smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is just set and slightly puffed.
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(A toothpick should come out clean or with moist crumbs.)
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Let cool completely before slicing.
🧁 Optional Toppings
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Whipped cream or marshmallow fluff
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Toasted pecans or chopped candied ginger
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A drizzle of maple syrup
🌟 Tips
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For extra depth, use roasted sweet potatoes instead of boiled.
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Can be made a day in advance — refrigerates well!
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To avoid cracks: don’t overbake, and cool gradually at room temp.