Description
Sweet potato pie is a comforting dessert that perfectly balances sweetness and spice, making it a delightful addition to any gathering. Its velvety filling, enriched with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, sits atop a buttery crust, creating a flavor experience that evokes cherished memories of family celebrations. Whether enjoyed warm at Thanksgiving or chilled on a cozy evening, this pie is sure to impress and satisfy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 medium sweet potatoes)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks.
- Boil chopped sweet potatoes in water for about 15-20 minutes until fork-tender. Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, heavy cream, vanilla extract, and eggs. Mix until fully combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-55 minutes until edges are set and the center jiggles slightly.
- Let cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (105g)
- Calories: 245
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg