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Sweet Potato Pie

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! Perfect for holiday season.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course lunch/dinner
Cuisine American
Servings 8 people
Calories 3191.7 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large Pot For boiling the sweet potato.
  • 1 Electric Mixer Essential for achieving a smooth, creamy filling.
  • 1 Large Mixing Bowl For combining the pie filling ingredients.
  • 1 9-inch Pie plate To hold the unbaked pie crust and filling.
  • 1 Whisk or Spatula For initial mixing and scraping down the bowl.

Ingredients
  

Main

  • 1 1-pound sweet potato, with skin
  • 1/2 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust

Instructions
 

  • Gather the ingredients. Dotdash Meredith Food Studios
  • 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
  • Add sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon, and vanilla; beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. 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. Cool completely before serving. DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS

Notes

For the silkiest texture, after mashing the sweet potato with butter, press the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve or food mill before adding remaining ingredients. Ensure butter is genuinely softened for seamless incorporation. Do not overbeat once eggs are added; mix just until smooth to prevent excess air. Consider adding a pinch of ground ginger or a tablespoon of bourbon for a deeper flavor profile. Always allow the pie to cool completely; this is crucial for the filling to set properly, preventing a runny slice and enhancing the overall texture. If the crust begins to brown too quickly, tent it lightly with foil.