This Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato Pie is a traditional Southern dessert made with creamy mashed sweet potatoes, warm spices, butter, vanilla, and a flaky golden pie crust. Its smooth, rich filling and perfectly sweet flavor make it a wonderful dessert for Thanksgiving, holidays, family gatherings, or any special occasion.
Preparation Time
- Preparation: 25 minutes
- Cooking: 55–65 minutes
- Cooling: 2 hours
- Total time: Approximately 3 hours
- Servings: 8 slices
Ingredients
For the Pie Crust
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3–5 tablespoons ice-cold water
Alternatively, you can use one ready-made 9-inch pie crust.
For the Sweet Potato Filling
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium-large sweet potatoes)
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Step-by-Step Instructions
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