Delicious Homemade Sweet Potato Pie

Indulge in a classic sweet potato pie with this homemade recipe. This delicious dessert features a buttery pie crust filled with creamy mashed sweet potatoes flavored with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Topped off with a sprinkle of brown sugar and a dollop of whipped cream, this sweet potato pie is the perfect sweet treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups mashed sweet potatoes
• ⅔ cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• 2 eggs
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• Whipped cream, for serving

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix until well combined and smooth.
3. Pour the sweet potato mixture into the unbaked pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
4. Sprinkle the top of the pie with brown sugar.
5. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and the crust is golden brown.
6. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.
7. Serve slices of the sweet potato pie with a dollop of whipped cream on top.

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