Southern Sweet Potato Pie
A classic Southern dessert with a creamy, spiced sweet potato filling encased in a flaky crust. This recipe is easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.
Equipment
- 9-inch pie plate
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Pastry blender or fork
Ingredients
Crust Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups All-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon Salt
- 1/2 cup Cold unsalted butter Cut into small pieces
- 1/4 - 1/2 cup Ice water Add gradually until dough comes together
Filling Ingredients
- 3 large Sweet potatoes cooked and mashed
- 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup Brown sugar packed
- 2 Large eggs
- 1/2 cup Milk
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons Butter melted
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Make the pie crust: Combine flour and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Form into a disc, wrap in plastic wrap, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Roll out the dough and fit it into a 9-inch pie plate. Trim and crimp the edges.
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, milk, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Mix well.
- Stir in the melted butter.
- Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Let cool completely before serving.
Notes
For a richer flavor, use brown sugar only. You can also add a sprinkle of pecans or walnuts to the top before baking.