Recipes Desserts Pies Sweet Potato Pie Recipes Sweet Potato Pie 4.8 (3,314) 2,598 Reviews 735 Photos This sweet potato pie recipe was shared with me by a special friend in Atlanta, GA. It has long been a favorite, and everyone who tastes it says it is the best they've ever had. Recipe by COUGAAR Updated on March 1, 2023 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 735 735 735 735 Prep Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hrs 40 mins Total Time: 1 hrs 55 mins Servings: 8 Yield: 1 9-inch pie Jump to Nutrition Facts Jump to recipe There's nothing like a freshly baked sweet potato pie to usher in the holiday season. The autumnal dessert just tastes like home, doesn't it? This top-rated sweet potato pie recipe, which is subtly spiced with ingredients you probably already have on hand, has been beloved by the Allrecipes community for decades. Learn how to make, store, freeze, and serve the best sweet potato pie of your life with this community favorite recipe. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Sweet Potato Pie Ingredients If you have fresh sweet potatoes and a few kitchen staples, you likely have everything you need to make this homemade sweet potato pie. Sweet PotatoThis recipe calls for a pound of whole sweet potatoes. Fresh produce will give you the deepest, richest flavor. If you're in a rush, you can substitute canned sweet potatoes (just be sure to drain them first). ButterLike so many baked goods, butter is essential to sweet potato pie. It adds moisture, flavor, and texture to the custard filling. SugarObviously, granulated sugar adds sweetness. It also helps keep the pie filling soft by locking in moisture. MilkWhole milk serves as the liquid base that's essential for dissolving the dry ingredients and creating a cohesive filling. It also adds creamy flavor and texture. EggsTraditional sweet potato pie has a custard filling, which means the filling relies on eggs (particularly the yolks) to bind the ingredients together. Make sure to allow the eggs to come to room temperature before incorporating them into the mixture. Cinnamon, Nutmeg, and VanillaVanilla extract and warming spices like cinnamon and nutmeg are responsible for the cozy flavor that you likely associate with sweet potato pie. For extra flavor, consider adding a touch of ginger or allspice. Unbaked Pie CrustUse our top-rated Butter Flaky Pie Crust for guaranteed delicious results. Of course, a frozen or refrigerated crust will work in a pinch. Sweet Potato Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie Sweet potato and pumpkin pies are both autumnal desserts that are popular during the cooler months, particularly during the holiday season. Pumpkin pie has a milder flavor that's typically flavored with a lot of spices. Sweet potatoes are naturally a bit sweeter and flavorful, so sweet potato pie doesn't usually feature as many spices. Pumpkin pie is also generally quite dense, while it's sweet potato-based counterpart is slightly more airy. How to Make Sweet Potato Pie It's easier than you think to make a bakery-worthy sweet potato pie. You'll find the full recipe below, but here's a brief overview of what you can expect: Boil and Peel the Sweet Potatoes Boil the whole sweet potatoes until they're tender, about 40 to 50 minutes. Use a colander to drain the sweet potatoes, then run them under cool water. Remove and discard the skins (they should easily slip off at this point). Mix the Ingredients Use a hand mixer or blender to combine the sweet potato flesh with the other ingredients until the mixture is completely smooth. Bake Pour the mixture into your unbaked pie crust and bake it at 350 degrees F for about an hour, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Let it cool before serving. Can You Make Sweet Potato Pie Ahead of Time? Yes, you can make sweet potato pie ahead of time! It's a great idea if you're prepping for a holiday and want to conserve oven space on the big day. How to Store Sweet Potato Pie Store sweet potato pie in the fridge, covered tightly in storage wrap or aluminum foil, for three to four days. You should refrigerate the pie as soon as it has cooled to room temperature. Can You Freeze Sweet Potato Pie? You can absolutely freeze sweet potato pie — and you should if you want to get a jump-start on holiday baking. To freeze sweet potato pie, bake it in an aluminum pie plate (aluminum is thinner than ceramic alternatives, so it will help the pie freeze faster and prevent the development of ice crystals). Cover the cooled pie in several layers of storage wrap. Top the storage wrap with a layer of aluminum foil. Thaw in the fridge overnight. Allrecipes Community Tips and Praise "This pie lasted all of about 5 minutes in my house," says CALLMEVAN. "Everybody enjoyed a change from the usual pumpkin pie." "Smells terrific while it's baking and the taste is amazing! We topped ours with real whipped cream mixed with a little vanilla." "This is a wonderful recipe," raves Geri. "The first time I followed the directions exactly. It was really good. The second time I used the blender to mix all of the ingredients and it was even better." Editorial contributions by Corey Williams Ingredients 1 (1 pound) sweet potato, with skin ½ cup butter, softened 1 cup white sugar ½ cup milk 2 large eggs ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust Directions Place whole sweet potato in pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Boil until tender when pierced with a fork, 40 to 50 minutes. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Remove sweet potato from the pot and run under cold water. Remove and discard skin. Break sweet potato flesh apart and place in a bowl. Add butter and mix with an electric mixer until well combined. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Add sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla; beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Pour filling into unbaked pie crust. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios Bake in the preheated oven until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 55 to 60 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool before serving. Tips Pie will be puffed up like a soufflé when you remove it from the oven, but will deflate as it cools. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 389 Calories 21g Fat 48g Carbs 5g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 8 Calories 389 % Daily Value * Total Fat 21g 26% Saturated Fat 10g 49% Cholesterol 78mg 26% Sodium 254mg 11% Total Carbohydrate 48g 17% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 28g Protein 5g Vitamin C 1mg 7% Calcium 49mg 4% Iron 1mg 7% Potassium 251mg 5% * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs. ** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data. (-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved