Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

This sweet potato pie recipe is a classic Southern-style dessert with a smooth, creamy filling and warm spices. It follows an old fashioned sweet potato pie recipe style that is popular in soul food kitchens and holiday gatherings. The texture is rich, lightly spiced, and perfectly balanced, making it one of the best sweet potato pie recipe options for beginners and experienced bakers alike. Learn how to prepare Sweet Potato Pie Recipe step by step.

Ingredients

1 (1-pound) sweet potato, whole with skin
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup milk
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust

These ingredients work well for a southern sweet potato pie recipe and can also be adapted for variations like sweet potato pie recipe with evaporated milk or sweet potato pie recipe with condensed milk.

Directions

Place the whole sweet potato in a large pot and cover completely with water. Bring to a boil and cook for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the sweet potato is very tender when pierced with a fork. Drain the water and allow the sweet potato to cool slightly. Peel off and discard the skin.

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the cooked sweet potato flesh in a large mixing bowl. Add the softened butter and beat using a hand mixer until smooth and well combined.

Add the sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla extract to the bowl. Beat on medium speed until the mixture is completely smooth and creamy, with no lumps remaining.

Pour the sweet potato filling evenly into the unbaked pie crust. Place the pie on the center rack of the oven and bake for 55 to 60 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Preparation Details

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 8