Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Name: Southern Sweet Potato Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: NO FAIL PIE CRUST; 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened; 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened; 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; SWEET POTATO FILLING; 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes, pureed (about 2 1/4 pounds); 1 cup sugar; 1/4 cup brown sugar; 3 tablespoons butter, melted; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 lemon, zest of, grated; 3 large eggs, beaten; 1/2 cup half-and-half

Servings: persons

NO FAIL PIE CRUST
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
SWEET POTATO FILLING
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes, pureed (about 2 1/4 pounds)
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lemon, zest of, grated
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup half-and-half

1
For crust: Blend together cream cheese and butter.
2
Add flour, sugar and salt and stir until dough starts to stick together.
3
Form into a disk.
4
Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
5
Prepare filling: Combine all ingredients in mixer bowl.
6
Blend until smooth.
7
Preheat oven to 400u00b0.
8
Roll dough and place in pie pan.
9
Pour in filling.
10
Bake for 20 minutes at 400u00b0.
11
Reduce heat to 325u00b0.
12
Continue baking until firm in center, about 20 minutes longer.
13
Cool completely before slicing.
14
Top with whipped cream to serve!

930

kcal

Calories

Fat

125

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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: NO FAIL PIE CRUST, 1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened, 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Southern Sweet Potato Pie 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.

Southern Sweet Potato Pie

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