🍠 Sweet Potato Pie

(Classic, Creamy, Southern-Style — Detailed Step-by-Step)

Sweet potato pie is a warm, comforting dessert with a smooth, spiced filling nestled in a flaky pie crust. It’s a Thanksgiving favorite, but perfect any time you crave a sweet, cozy treat.

🛒 Ingredients (1 9-inch pie)

Pie Crust

• 1 9-inch homemade or store-bought pie crust

Sweet Potato Filling

• 2 cups cooked sweet potatoes (about 2–3 medium)

• ¾ cup granulated sugar

• ½ cup brown sugar

• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

• ½ cup evaporated milk (or whole milk)

• 2 large eggs

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon

• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

• ¼ teaspoon salt

• Optional: ¼ teaspoon ground ginger or allspice

🔪 Step 1: Prepare Sweet Potatoes

1. Peel and cube sweet potatoes.

2. Boil or steam until fork-tender (20–25 minutes).

3. Drain and mash until smooth.

Tip: For extra creamy filling, use a hand mixer or food processor to mash.

🥄 Step 2: Make Filling

1. In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugars, and melted butter.

2. Add eggs, milk, vanilla, and spices.

3. Mix until smooth and well combined.

Check consistency: Filling should be pourable but thick.

🥧 Step 3: Prepare Pie Crust

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