Description
A classic Southern dessert known for its creamy filling and warm spices, perfect for comfort food lovers.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (fresh or canned)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup milk or cream
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- If using fresh sweet potatoes, peel and boil them until soft, then mash until smooth.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, eggs, milk, cinnamon, and vanilla. Whisk until well combined.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared pie crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake in the oven for 45-50 minutes, until the filling is set.
- Let the pie cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing.
Notes
Serve warm or chilled, with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for an extra touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg