Slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream on a pink patterned plate

Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Slice of pumpkin pie with whipped cream on a pink patterned plate
“The Lord has done great things for us. ” – Psalm 126:3

Creamy sweet potato pie sweetened with brown sugar and warmly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, baked in a flaky crust. The Southern holiday dessert that wins every table.

Ingredients

  • 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large)
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup evaporated milk
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, whisk mashed sweet potatoes until smooth.

Add brown sugar, granulated sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and salt. Whisk until fully blended and creamy.

Pour filling into prepared pie crust. Bake 50 to 55 minutes until center is set and a knife inserted comes out clean.

If crust browns too quickly, tent loosely with foil. Remove from oven and cool completely before slicing.

Serving Suggestion Serve with whipped cream or a drizzle of maple syrup.

Nutrition

Nutrition (Per Slice) Calories: 385 | Total Fat: 16g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Carbs: 56g | Sugar: 34g |