Description
Elevate your holiday gatherings with this delightful homemade Sweet Potato Pie. This classic dessert combines the natural sweetness of fresh sweet potatoes with a harmonious blend of warm spices, creating a rich and creamy filling that’s encased in a flaky crust. Topped with a dollop of fresh whipped cream, it’s the perfect finale to any festive meal. Easy to prepare and sure to impress, this pie is not just a treat for Thanksgiving but also a nostalgic favorite for any occasion. Enjoy it warm or chilled; either way, it’s bound to become a cherished tradition in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 lb sweet potatoes
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup dark brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup ice water (more as needed)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (cold)
- 1 egg (for topping)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for topping)
- whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in ice water and lemon juice until combined. Form into a ball, wrap in plastic, and chill for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Boil or steam sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 30 minutes. Allow them to cool slightly before peeling.
- In a bowl, mash the cooked sweet potatoes until smooth. Add softened butter, dark brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, salt, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Roll out chilled dough on a floured surface into a circle large enough for your pie dish. Transfer the dough into the pie dish and trim excess edges. Pour the sweet potato filling into the crust.
- In a small bowl, whisk together egg and milk; brush over crust edges. Bake in preheated oven for about 50–60 minutes or until set in the middle. Let cool before serving; top with whipped cream if desired.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (113g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: For added texture, sprinkle toasted pecans on top before serving. Adjust spices according to your preference for a more personalized flavor.