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Classic Velvety Southern Sweet Potato Pie

A close-up, appetizing slice of velvety sweet potato pie with a golden-brown crust on a white plate.
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This recipe produces a rich, creamy, and smooth sweet potato pie filling that sets up perfectly for clean slicing, ideal for holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
  • 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 3 medium potatoes)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 1/2 cup whole milk or evaporated milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 375 degrees F. Place your unbaked pie crust in a 9-inch pie plate.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, and brown sugar. Mix until smooth.
  3. Add the melted butter to the sweet potato mixture and stir well.
  4. In a separate small bowl, lightly beat the eggs. Whisk in the milk and vanilla extract.
  5. Pour the wet ingredients into the sweet potato mixture. Stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
  6. Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until the spices are evenly distributed throughout the filling.
  7. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust.
  8. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. The center should be mostly set.
  9. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing. This helps the filling set for a clean slice.
  10. Chill the pie for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, before serving.

Notes

  • For the smoothest texture, press the cooked sweet potatoes through a fine-mesh sieve or use a food processor before measuring.
  • To prevent a soggy bottom crust, bake the pie on the lowest rack in your oven for the first 30 minutes.
  • If you prefer a sweet potato pecan pie, sprinkle 1/2 cup of toasted pecans over the filling before baking.

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