Sweet Potato Pie
A delightful sweet potato pie recipe that combines velvety sweet potatoes with warm spices, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Filling
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- a pinch salt
For the Crust
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour for traditional pie crust
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter for traditional pie crust
- 1/4 cup ice water for traditional pie crust
- a dash salt for traditional pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs for graham cracker crust
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar for graham cracker crust
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted for graham cracker crust
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare your chosen pie crust: For a traditional pie crust, combine the flour and salt in a large bowl. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water until the dough can be pressed into a ball. Wrap it in plastic and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- For a graham cracker crust, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture into your pie dish.
Making the Filling
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, milk, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into your prepared pie crust.
Baking
- Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the pie is set and a toothpick comes out clean when inserted.
- Allow your sweet potato pie to cool before serving.
Notes
Serve with a dollop of freshly whipped cream, a scoop of vanilla ice cream, or a drizzle of caramel sauce for an extra treat.