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
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 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.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the unbaked pie crust, spreading it out evenly.
- Sprinkle the top of the pie with brown sugar.
- 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.
- Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool completely before serving.
- Serve slices of the sweet potato pie with a dollop of whipped cream on top.
