Silky Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Name: Silky Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 ounces peeled, roughly diced sweet potatoes (3 1/3 cups; 455g), from 2 medium sweet potatoes (see note); 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, seeds reserved for; 2 or 3 cinnamon sticks (about 6 inches total); 1 whole nutmeg (see note); 26 ounces milk (3 1/4 cups; 740g), any percentage will do; 6 ounces heavy cream (3/4 cup; 170g); 7 ounces white or; sugar (1 cup; 195g); 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (see note); 1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; use half as much if iodized; 1/2 ounce vanilla extract (1 tablespoon; 14g); 3 large eggs; , prepared as for a; (optional)

Servings: persons

16 ounces peeled, roughly diced sweet potatoes (3 1/3 cups; 455g), from 2 medium sweet potatoes (see note)
1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, seeds reserved for
2 or 3 cinnamon sticks (about 6 inches total)
1 whole nutmeg (see note)
26 ounces milk (3 1/4 cups; 740g), any percentage will do
6 ounces heavy cream (3/4 cup; 170g)
7 ounces white or
sugar (1 cup; 195g)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg (see note)
1/2 teaspoon Diamond Crystal kosher salt; use half as much if iodized
1/2 ounce vanilla extract (1 tablespoon; 14g)
3 large eggs
, prepared as for a
(optional)

1
In a 3-quart stainless steel saucier, combine sweet potatoes, empty vanilla pod, cinnamon sticks, whole nutmeg, milk, cream, and sugar. If you have a scale, write down the weight of the saucier and combined ingredients so you can precisely measure the reduction.
2
Bring to a boil over high heat, then adjust to medium-low and maintain a gentle simmer (higher heat may cause the milk to curdle). Scrape frequently with a flexible spatula to prevent milk solids from building up around the side, and simmer until sweet potatoes are fall-apart tender and dairy has condensed into a thick sauce, about 55 minutes. The saucier should weigh 19 ounces (535g) less than when you started. (Alternatively, total volume, including cooked sweet potato, should be 3 2/3 cups when finished.)
3
Adjust oven rack to lower-middle position and preheat to 350u00b0F (177u00b0C). Remove vanilla bean and spices from saucier and puree sweet potato and dairy mixture with an immersion blender until smooth. (If needed, transfer to a smaller container to avoid splashing.) Whisk in ground cinnamon, grated nutmeg, salt, and vanilla, followed by eggs. If you like, strain through a fine-mesh strainer before pouring into prepared pie crust.
4
Bake pie until gently set in the middle (with an internal temperature of 195u00b0F or 91u00b0C), about 40 minutes. Cool at least 20 minutes before slicing with a chef's knife, pausing to wipe the blade clean as needed. If desired, serve with dollops of Brown Sugar Whipped Cream. Wrapped in plastic, sweet potato pie will keep up to 3 days at cool room temperature.

679

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Preheat the oven fully and bake on the middle rack for the most even results.
Check for doneness a few minutes early — a toothpick in the center should come out with just a few moist crumbs.
Let it cool before slicing so it sets properly and holds its shape.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 ounces peeled, roughly diced sweet potatoes (3 1/3 cups; 455g), from 2 medium sweet potatoes (see note), 1 vanilla bean, split and scraped, seeds reserved for, 2 or 3 cinnamon sticks (about 6 inches total), 1 whole nutmeg (see note), and more.

Yes, Silky Sweet Potato Pie Recipe falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

That's it — enjoy your meal!