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Sweet Potato Pie slice chef Kolby Kash

Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Sweet Potato Pie recipe with creamy sweet potato filling and a buttery, flaky crust, making this the perfect southern dessert.
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Prep Time 50 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 1 pie
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Video Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 homemade pie crust see note
  • 2 lb sweet potato (2 medium sized) 2 cups puree
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 2 eggs room temperature
  • 1 tbsp vanilla
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 1/2 tbsp all purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter browned

Equipment

  • 1 9in pie pan

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400 F.
  2. Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water to remove any dirt. Pat them dry with a paper towel.
  3. Use a fork to poke several holes into each sweet potato. This will allow steam to escape while they bake.
  4. Place the sweet potatoes on a baking sheet. Drizzle them with olive oil and sprinkle with a pinch of salt, rubbing the oil and salt over the sweet potato skins.
  5. Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake the sweet potatoes for 45-60 minutes, depending on their size. They are done when they are tender and easily pierced with a fork. Let cool
  6. preheat oven to 350F
  7. In a large bowl, scoop out the flesh of the cooled sweet potatoes.
  8. Mix until creamy, adding a few splashes of evaporated milk until you have the a thick puree. 
  9. Mix in the brown butter until combined
  10. Add in the brown sugar, white sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and flour until well combined.
  11. Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust.
  12. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 50-60 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is golden brown.
  13. Check the pie halfway through the baking time and cover the edges with aluminum foil if they're browning too quickly.
  14. Once the pie is done, remove it from the oven and let it cool completely on a wire rack before serving.
  15. Serve slices of the sweet potato pie with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

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Notes

You can use premade or use my recipe for the best Homemade Pie Crust
To elevate the flavor profile, consider browning the butter for a nutty and aromatic twist. Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring frequently until it turns golden brown and emits a rich, nutty fragrance. Be mindful not to burn it.