Classic Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Name: Classic Sweet Potato Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 2 large); 1 10-inch pie shell; 1 cup butter, softened; 1 1/2 cups sugar; 1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 beaten eggs; whipped cream (optional)

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 2 large)
1 10-inch pie shell
1 cup butter, softened
1 1/2 cups sugar
1 (12 ounce) can evaporated milk
1/2 - 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 beaten eggs
whipped cream (optional)

1
Pierce sweet potatoes and microwave for 8 to 10 minutes or until the potatoes are tender.
2
(Or you can bake them in 375u00b0F oven for approximately 45 minutes.) Cool.
3
Partially bake pastry shell in a 450u00b0F oven for 5 minutes.
4
Cool slightly on a wire rack.
5
Reduce oven temperature to 375u00b0F Peel sweet potatoes.
6
Place all pie ingredients in food processor and process until smooth.
7
Pour 3/4 of mixture into pastry shell.
8
Cover edges of pastry with foil strip to keep it from browning too much.
9
Place on oven rack and then spoon in remaining sweet potato mixture.
10
Bake at 375u00b0F for 25 minutes.
11
Remove foil from edges and bake another 20 to 25 minutes more until knife inserted near center comes out clean.
12
Cool on wire rack.
13
Cover and chill in refrigerator.
14
Serve with whipped cream.

968

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs sweet potatoes (about 2 large), 1 10-inch pie shell, 1 cup butter, softened, 1 1/2 cups sugar, and more.

Yes, Classic Sweet Potato Pie falls under the Drinks & Smoothies category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

Classic Sweet Potato Pie

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