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Sweet Potato Pie

A smooth, creamy Southern sweet potato pie made with roasted sweet potatoes, warm spices and a buttery crust. A classic Thanksgiving dessert that's easy to make ahead.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Cool and set 3 hours
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Course Dessert, Holiday Treats
Cuisine American
Servings 8 slices
Calories 330 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 lb sweet potatoes about 2 medium, to make 2 cups mashed
  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust homemade or store-bought, chilled
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 3/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Prick the sweet potatoes with a fork, place them on a foil-lined baking sheet and roast for 45 to 60 minutes, until very soft. Cool until easy to handle.
  • Lower the oven to 350°F (175°C). Scoop the flesh out of the skins and mash or blend until completely smooth. Measure 2 cups.
  • In a large bowl or blender, mix the sweet potato, melted butter, brown sugar and granulated sugar until smooth. Add the eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla, spices and salt and mix just until combined.
  • Pour the filling into the chilled crust and smooth the top. Set the pie on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, until the edges are set and the center jiggles only slightly (about 175°F on a thermometer). Cover the crust edges with foil if they brown too quickly.
  • Cool on a wire rack for at least 3 hours before slicing. Serve at room temperature or chilled, with whipped cream.

Notes

Make ahead: Roast and mash the sweet potatoes up to 3 days ahead. Bake the pie up to 2 days ahead and refrigerate.
Storage: Keep covered in the fridge for up to 4 days.
Reheat: Serve chilled or at room temperature. No reheating needed.
Variations: Add a pecan streusel on top, use a graham cracker crust, or swap evaporated milk for heavy cream.
Keyword homemade sweet potato pie, southern sweet potato pie, sweet potato pie, thanksgiving pie