Description
Experience the warmth of tradition with this Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie recipe. Its buttery crust envelops a rich, velvety filling infused with sweet and savory spices, making it the perfect dessert for any occasion. Whether you’re celebrating Thanksgiving or simply enjoying a cozy evening, this pie brings people together with every delicious slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in water until fork-tender (about 20 minutes), then drain and cool slightly before mashing until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes with granulated sugar and brown sugar.
- Mix in melted butter and gradually add evaporated milk while stirring until smooth.
- Add cinnamon and nutmeg; mix well.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake for 55–60 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Allow cooling at room temperature before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: African American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 125g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 32g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg