Sweet Potato Pie
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this delightful homemade Sweet Potato Pie, a classic dessert that embodies warmth and comfort. This recipe combines the rich flavors of roasted sweet potatoes with a blend of warm spices, creating a creamy filling that’s perfectly nestled in a flaky, buttery crust. Topped with fresh whipped cream, this pie is sure to impress your family and friends at Thanksgiving and beyond. Easy to prepare and bursting with seasonal flavors, it’s a must-try for any festive occasion.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours
- Yield: Serves approximately 8 slices 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/4 cup ice water
- 1 lb sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
- whipped cream
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil or bake sweet potatoes until soft, then cool and peel.
- For the crust, combine flour, salt, and sugar; cut in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in ice water until dough forms. Chill for 30 minutes.
- Mash sweet potatoes and mix with softened butter, brown sugar, eggs, spices, salt, and evaporated milk until smooth.
- Roll out chilled dough, fit into pie dish, pour in filling.
- Bake for about 90 minutes or until set; cool before serving with whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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