Description
This classic Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie recipe offers a rich, creamy, and warmly spiced dessert perfect for gatherings and holiday meals. Made with roasted sweet potatoes, a blend of sugars, evaporated milk, and fragrant spices, it is baked in a flaky pie crust for a comforting Southern treat that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Filling
- 2 large sweet potatoes (about 2 cups mashed)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and position the oven rack in the center to ensure even baking.
- Combine Ingredients: Roast the sweet potatoes, then mash them until smooth. In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes with granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted unsalted butter, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until you get a smooth, well-blended filling.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Roll out the unbaked pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Crimp the edges to create a decorative border and to secure the crust.
- Assemble the Dish: Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly and smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 55 to 60 minutes, or until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Finishing Touches: Remove the pie from the oven and transfer it to a wire rack to cool completely, about 2 hours, allowing the filling to firm up for perfect slicing.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice the pie and serve with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of ice cream for a deliciously indulgent dessert experience.
Notes
- Roasting sweet potatoes before mashing enhances their natural sweetness and flavor.
- Use room temperature ingredients for better mixing and texture.
- Letting the pie cool thoroughly is crucial for clean slices.
- You can prepare the pie a day ahead and refrigerate it before serving.
- For a vegan version, substitute eggs and butter with plant-based alternatives.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
