Description
This Southern Sweet Potato Pie is a classic dessert featuring creamy, mashed sweet potatoes combined with butter, sugar, eggs, and milk baked to perfection in a flaky pie crust. Traditionally served warm with a dollop of whipped cream or marshmallow fluff, this pie offers a rich, sweet, and comforting flavor that’s perfect for holidays or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 3 medium sweet potatoes, baked
Pie Filling
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs (beaten)
- 1/2 cup milk (whole or evaporated)
Pie Base
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
Toppings
- Whipped cream
- Marshmallow fluff
Instructions
- Bake the sweet potatoes: Preheat the oven to 400º F. Scrub the sweet potatoes until clean, then prick each sweet potato 4 to 5 times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 50 minutes until tender when pierced with a toothpick. Remove from the oven and allow to cool until they can be easily handled. Peel off the skin and place the sweet potatoes into a large mixing bowl. Reduce the oven temperature to 350º F.
- Make the Pie Filling: Add the butter to the mashed sweet potatoes and mash until smooth. Stir in the sugar until well combined. Add the vanilla extract, milk, and beaten eggs, mixing thoroughly until the filling is smooth and evenly blended. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
- Bake the pie: Place the pie in the preheated 350º F oven and bake for about 1 hour, or until the center is set and no longer jiggly. Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Serve: Serve the pie warm or at room temperature, topped with whipped cream or marshmallow fluff as desired. Slice and enjoy the classic Southern dessert.
Notes
- Baking the sweet potatoes whole ensures maximum moisture retention and a smooth, creamy texture.
- You can substitute evaporated milk for whole milk for a richer filling.
- Let the pie cool sufficiently to set fully before slicing to avoid runny filling.
- Marshmallow fluff adds a nostalgic sweetness but whipped cream can be used for a lighter touch.
- Leftover pie can be refrigerated for 3-4 days and gently reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Keywords: Southern Sweet Potato Pie, sweet potato dessert, traditional Southern pie, baked sweet potato pie
