Description
Sweet potato pie is a warm, comforting dessert that captures the essence of autumn in every slice. With its creamy spiced filling nestled in a buttery crust, this pie is perfect for gatherings or cozy nights in. Whether served warm with whipped cream or chilled, it’s a crowd-pleaser that brings smiles all around.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
- 1 unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes until fork-tender, about 20-30 minutes. Cool, peel, and mash until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, melted butter, and spices until fluffy.
- Place your pie crust in the pan and pour in the filling evenly.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until the center is set with a slight jiggle.
- Allow cooling at room temperature before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg