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    Easy Sweet Potato Pie

    November 26, 2020 by LaKita 38 Comments

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    This Easy Sweet Potato Pie is a simple to prepare, homemade version of a classic southern treat. Sweet, creamy, and full of flavor. Make this recipe soon, you won't be disappointed!

    This recipe can be made with a store-bought pie crust or you can choose to make your own Homemade Buttery Pie Crust. Also if you love the flavors of sweet potato pie, then you should try making a Sweet Potato Pound Cake.  

    overhead view of cut sweet potato pie with two slice on two white plates.

    To me, nothing says that it is Thanksgiving better than a good ole sweet potato pie.

    For years, I was intimidated to even give this pie a try. Each year I would ask my mom to make this treat for me so that I could enjoy it. To me, it is the perfect dessert to end a very filling holiday meal. A few years ago I decided to spend some time in the kitchen to watch my mom make these pies and I was floored to see how easy they are to make. The hardest part about preparing these pies is the prep required for the sweet potatoes.

    The recipe begins by picking out four large sweet potatoes. Next, you need to clean, peel, and cut the sweet potatoes into large chunks. Lastly, you have to boil them until they are fork-tender and drain off all the water to add them to the recipe. That is all you need to do to prepare the sweet potatoes. Place the potatoes along with all of the other pie ingredients into a stand mixer bowl and mix until smooth before adding into the pie crust to bake. That is it! This recipe is so simple and definitely worth giving a try this holiday season. 

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    • What ingredients are needed to make this easy sweet potato pie recipe? 
    • How to make the best recipe for sweet potato pie: 
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    What ingredients are needed to make this easy sweet potato pie recipe? 

    ingredients for sweet potato pie on marble surface
    1. Sweet potatoes - Select sweet potatoes that are large and about the same size. Locate them in the produce section of the grocery store and they may also be refered to as Mississippi red sweet potatoes, or yams. If yams, make sure it looks like a orange potato with a red outer skin and not tree bark which is actually a yam and is not sweet. The recipe can be made with Japanese or white sweet potatoes as well. 
    2. Butter - Use salted or unsalted butter in your favorite brand. Allow the butter to come to room temperature before using will make it easier to mix with the other ingredients to make the pie mixture. 
    3. Sugar - Granulated sugar (white sugar) or cane sugar work best for this pie recipe. 
    4. Milk - Be sure to use whole milk or canned evaporated milk for a little extra sweetness. This recipe has not been made with any milk substitutes, but latose free whole milk should work with no problem. 
    5. Eggs - Select large eggs. 
    6. Ground nutmeg - This spice certaily makes a difference, so definitely do not omit. 
    7. Ground cinnamon - Make sure it is pure ground cinnamon without any additional ingredients added to it. 
    8. Vanilla extract - Opt for pure vanilla extract instead of imitation vanilla. 
    9. 2 (frozen) prepared pie crust or make your own! 

    See the recipe card below for ingredient quantities.

    How to make the best recipe for sweet potato pie: 

    Begin the recipe by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. If you are using frozen pie crust remove now is the time to remove them from the freezer and allow them to sit at room temperature while preparing the sweet potato pies. You will need two pie crusts for this recipe. 

    Clean the sweet potatoes, peel off the skin, and cut them into large chunks. Place in a large pot and cover with water. Bring the sweet potatoes to a boil over high heat and allow them to cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. 

    cut up yams in a pot after they have been boiled for about 10 minutes

    Drain the water off the sweet potatoes and add them into a stand mixer bowl or large bowl to use a hand mixer. Add the butter and mix on medium speed until combined. 

    overhead view sweet potato and butter combined in mixer bowl

    Adjust the mixer speed to low and add in the sugar, milk, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Mix until combined. Add in the two eggs and turn the mixer speed back on medium and mix until smooth. If there is still a few chunks of potato in the mixture, it is fine. 

    ingredients for sweet potato pie combined in stand mixer bowl

    Turn the mixer off and slowly add the filling evenly into the two pie crusts. Place into the oven to bake at 350 degrees F. for 55 to 60 minutes or until lightly browned.

    filling for sweet potato pie added into pie crust before baking.

    Allow the pies to cool before serving. Serve and Enjoy!

    overhead view of two freshly baked sweet potato pies on marble surface

    What equipment to use?

    To make a sweet potato pie, you will need a mixer! You can use a hand mixer or a stand mixer, either will do. This recipe could also be made by hand using a whisk or wooden spoon. However, it will take some arm muscle to mix the ingredients together until creamy. I love using my KitchenAid Stand Mixer to make things easier, but I have made it with a hand mixer as well. 

    Recipe

    overhead view slice of sweet potato pie on white plate next to fork.

    Easy Sweet Potato Pie

    LaKita Anderson
    Easy Sweet Potato Pie is a simple to prepare, homemade version of this southern treat. Sweet, creamy, and full of flavor. Make this recipe soon, you won't be disappointed.
    4.78 from 44 votes
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    Prep Time 15 mins
    Cook Time 1 hr 10 mins
    Resting Time 15 mins
    Course Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 16
    Calories 286 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    • 4 large sweet potatoes
    • ½ cup butter, softened
    • 1 cup granulated sugar
    • ½ cup milk
    • 2 large eggs
    • ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 2 frozen prepared pie crusts

    Instructions
     

    • Begin the recipe by preheating the oven to 350 degrees F. If you are using frozen pie crust remove now is the time to remove them from the freezer and allow them to sit at room temperature while preparing the sweet potato pies. You will need two pie crust for this recipe.
    • Clean the 4 large sweet potatoes, peel off the skin, and cut them into large chunks. Place in a large pot and cover with water. Bring the sweet potatoes to a boil over high heat and allow them to cook until fork-tender, about 10 minutes. 
    • Drain the water off the sweet potatoes and add them into a stand mixer bowl or large bowl to use a hand mixer. Add the butter and mix on medium speed until combined. 
    • Adjust the mixer speed to low and add in the 1 cup granulated sugar, ½ cup milk, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract.
    • Mix until combined. Add in the 2 large eggs and turn the mixer speed back on medium and mix until smooth. If there is still a few chunks of potato in the mixture, it is fine. 
    • Turn the mixer off and slowly add the filling evenly into the two pie crust. Place into the oven to bake at 350 degrees F. for 55 to 60 minutes or until lightly browned.
    • Allow the pies to cool before serving. Serve and Enjoy!
    • Store any leftover pie in an airtight container up to 4 days. This pie may also be frozen up to 1 month.

    Notes

    Tip to make the best sweet potato pie: 
    • You may prepare the sweet potatoes in advance. 
    • Be sure to use whole milk for the recipe or you can also use canned milk. 
    • Taste the pie filling and don't be afraid to adjust the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg to your preference. 
    • Careful not to over mix or over bake your pies. 
    • To keep this recipe simple use frozen pie crust, but you can also make your own for a completely homemade version. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 286kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 39mgSodium: 198mgPotassium: 326mgFiber: 3gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 12282IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 43mgIron: 1mg

    *All nutritional information is based on third party calculations and is only an estimate. Each recipe and nutritional value will vary depending on the brands you use, measuring methods and portion sizes per household.

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    close up side view slice sweet potato pie on white plate

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    Have any comments, questions, or other delicious ideas for this Easy Sweet Potato Pie? Please share them in the comments below!


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    Reader Interactions

    Comments

    1. Deborah

      June 13, 2021 at 1:16 pm

      5 stars
      Very good:)

      Reply
      • LaKita

        June 14, 2021 at 4:16 pm

        Thank you so much Deborah!

        Reply
      • Maxwell

        June 17, 2022 at 3:19 pm

        I added about an ounce of spiced dark rum and it made it super decadent. Great recipe even without the rum.

        Reply
        • LaKita

          June 17, 2022 at 7:54 pm

          Sounds perfect, thank you for sharing Maxwell!

          Reply
          • Maxwell

            June 17, 2022 at 11:38 pm

            5 stars
            No, thank you, LaKita!

            Reply
          • Carla C.

            November 22, 2022 at 8:41 pm

            5 stars
            Excellent pie!!

            Reply
            • LaKita

              November 27, 2022 at 5:41 pm

              Thank you so much Carla!!

          • L Nino

            November 23, 2022 at 5:11 pm

            I never use the measurements I season as I go I also use sweetened condensed milk it's thick and smooth makes the sweet potato filling so rice and smooth that way I don't have to use so much sugar

            Reply
            • LaKita

              November 27, 2022 at 5:50 pm

              Thank you for sharing Linda! I provide exact measurements to make it easier for anyone to be able to recreate my recipes and I prefer to use canned evaporated milk.

        • Maxwell

          June 17, 2022 at 11:36 pm

          5 stars
          Oh, and I make my own pie crusts. I'll put my buttery flaky crust up against any store bought "crust" any day. The crust makes the pie. Labor intensive, but oh so delicious. My grandma said if it's worth doing, do it right. She couldn't make pie crust though.

          Reply
    2. Linda

      August 25, 2021 at 12:47 am

      5 stars
      I'm dreaming of this pie especially since you have sweet potatoes and not a can version. Yum!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 27, 2021 at 10:57 am

        Thank you Linda! Fresh sweet potatoes work best 🙂

        Reply
    3. Allyssa

      August 25, 2021 at 6:02 am

      5 stars
      Super tasty and really delicious! Will surely make this amazing recipe! Thank you so much for this! Highly recommended!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 27, 2021 at 10:57 am

        Thank you so much Allyssa!

        Reply
    4. veenaazmanov

      August 26, 2021 at 4:26 pm

      5 stars
      Looks soft, moist, sweet and delicious. Perfect as a snack or Tea Time Treat option.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 02, 2021 at 12:52 pm

        Thank you and I agree!

        Reply
      • ClairG

        October 25, 2021 at 4:43 pm

        Can you provide how many cups 4 large sweet potatoes would be?

        Reply
        • LaKita

          October 26, 2021 at 5:17 pm

          This is a complete guess, but about 4 to 5 cups of sweet potato puree.

          Reply
      • Sandra K Parks

        March 03, 2022 at 8:18 pm

        Can you freeze this pie unbaked

        Reply
        • LaKita

          March 07, 2022 at 10:39 am

          Hi Sandra! I've never frozen the unbaked sweet potato pie, but I have the cooked pie.

          Reply
    5. Farrukh Aziz

      August 28, 2021 at 4:57 am

      5 stars
      Great recipe, LaKita! I never knew 9 ingredients made such a delicious pie! This recipe is definitely my favorite sweet potato dish!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 02, 2021 at 12:52 pm

        Thank you! So simple but delicious.

        Reply
    6. Annie

      August 28, 2021 at 4:32 pm

      5 stars
      This was so good and delicious! I made it for a family gathering and everyone loved it.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 02, 2021 at 12:52 pm

        Thank you Annie! Glad you enjoyed it.

        Reply
    7. Amy Liu Dong

      August 29, 2021 at 1:43 am

      5 stars
      Such an easy and delicious pie recipe. I will def make this for my family, and I am sure they will love it.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 02, 2021 at 12:54 pm

        Thank you Amy! It is definitely a favorite for my family.

        Reply
    8. Katie Crenshaw

      August 29, 2021 at 3:35 pm

      5 stars
      This sweet potato pie turns out perfect. I like making it for a fall dessert. I also like making it for a sweet treat to have in the morning with my coffee rather than donuts or muffins... It is so easy to make.

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 02, 2021 at 12:54 pm

        Thank you Katie!! Great way to start the day.

        Reply
    9. silvia

      August 29, 2021 at 7:44 pm

      5 stars
      Two of my faves, sweet potato and pie. So easy, satisfying and delicious!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 02, 2021 at 12:54 pm

        Thanks Silvia, same here!

        Reply
    10. Debbie

      August 29, 2021 at 10:32 pm

      5 stars
      I grew up eating sweet potato pies during the holiday , my family didn't eat pumpkin. I have been trying to find the perfect sweet potato pie recipe since I never got my grandmothers recipe . This looks like it is it , I can't wait to try it .

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 02, 2021 at 12:55 pm

        Thank you Debbie! I prefer sweet potato pie over pumpkin pie as well!

        Reply
    11. Amy

      August 29, 2021 at 11:56 pm

      5 stars
      This had such a delicious flavor and texture! Cooking the sweet potatoes was easier than I expected and I loved how quickly it came together!

      Reply
      • LaKita

        September 02, 2021 at 12:55 pm

        Thank you Amy! So happy to hear!!

        Reply
    12. WANDA

      November 24, 2021 at 11:50 am

      5 stars
      What is the best milk to use

      Reply
      • LaKita

        November 24, 2021 at 11:56 am

        Use canned evaporated milk or whole milk.

        Reply
    13. Tam Win

      October 06, 2022 at 10:21 am

      Do you use regular or deep dish frozen pie crust?

      Reply
      • LaKita

        October 07, 2022 at 12:35 pm

        I prefer to use regular frozen pie crust.

        Reply

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