Southern Sweet Potato Pie – Foodie Delights and Far-Away Places

November 2, 2024

nothing compares Southern Sweet Potato Pancakes After Thanksgiving dinner! The pumpkin pie fans in me are shaking their heads right now, but trust me! Once you try this delicious version, you’ll be making it every year!

Place the sweet potato pie in a glass pie plate with whipped cream in the middle, a square of butter next to it, a dishtowel next to it, 2 pieces of pie on the side of the board and a fork next to it.

Southern Sweet Potato Pancakes

This pie is so easy to make. Roast the sweet potatoes, mix them with the other ingredients, put everything into a pie shell, and bake. You won’t believe how delicious this pie turns out. And it really comes out perfect every time!

You might also like to serve these beautiful treats Sweet potato bites Serve as a delicious appetizer for an evening or any gathering. They are so good! For a delicious breakfast, try these Sweet Potato Muffins.

What you need to make a pie

With the pie crust still wrapped, place the sweet potatoes, spices and brown sugar in a white bowl with butter, vanilla, golden spoon sugar, eggs, sugar, and milk.

Main ingredients

sweet potato: We used the medium size. Look for smooth skin with no soft spots or cracks.

Eggs, milk and butter: We use whole milk and unsalted butter to get the creamy texture.

spices: Use warm spices. We use cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, kosher salt, and vanilla extract.

Crust: You can buy unbaked pie crust or make your own. The choice is yours! Our shells are pre-made because it’s so time consuming and honestly, pre-made shells have great flavor and texture.

How to Make Sweet Potato Pancakes

Start by washing and patting the sweet potatoes dry. Then, pierce them, place in the preheated oven and bake as directed.

Sweet potatoes in a foil-lined baking pan with eggs in the background.

When done, remove the sweet potatoes from the oven. They should be soft. Let them cool slightly and then peel off the skins. Add to mixing bowl.

Use a hand mixer or stand mixer to mash well.

Whisk sweet potatoes in a glass measuring cup.

Place mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, milk, butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, spices and salt in a bowl. Mix well to incorporate the wet ingredients.

Place sweet potatoes, butter, sugar, brown sugar, and eggs in a glass measuring bowl.

Roll out your homemade pie crust, or have a store-bought pie crust ready to go.

Premade pie shells in glass pie plate on marble counter.

Pour the pumpkin pie filling into the crust, place in the oven, and bake until the filling is set.

Sweet potato pie in glass pie dish on wooden cutting board.

Sweet potato pie in glass pie plate on wooden cutting board.

Once done, allow pie to cool before slicing and serving.

hint: Cover the edges of your pie crust with Pie Crust Protector (Only available for a limited time!) or aluminum foil will help prevent your flaky crust from browning too quickly while baking. Remove foil during last 10 minutes of pie baking.

You can add the whipped cream to the entire pie or wait to add it separately. our How to make homemade fresh cream Very easy to make.

Sweet potato pie served in a glass pie dish with whipped cream in the center and a square butter dish in the background with a dish towel and 3 plates with forks.

Southern Sweet Potato Pie – Foodie Delights and Far-Away Places

Tips and variations

Be sure to remove the skins from the sweet potatoes as they will make the pie chewier.
Make sure to mash the sweet potatoes to avoid clumps. An electric mixer or potato masher can help you mash it all up.
You can add more or less spices to deepen or lighten the spices in your pie filling.
Use brown sugar instead of granulated sugar to add a caramel-like flavor to the dessert.
Add a tablespoon of bourbon to the pie filling to give the pie a boozy flavor.

How to Store Homemade Southern Sweet Potato Pie

You can store homemade sweet potato pie at room temperature for 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. Make sure the pie is covered with plastic wrap or placed in an airtight container.

If you wish, you can also freeze the pie for up to 3 months. Wrap the pie in plastic wrap and place it in a freezer-safe container or freezer bag.

FAQ

Can I use canned sweet potatoes instead of fresh ones?

Yes, you can use canned sweet potatoes instead of fresh ones, but adjust the sugar content accordingly or make sure there is no added sugar in the canned sweet potatoes.

How do I know when the pie is done?

The pie is done when the filling is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.

Can I omit any spices?

certainly! This is your pie! Reduce, omit or substitute any spices you don’t like. For the best flavor, we recommend making the pie the way we made it here.

More tips

For a smoother texture, you can pass the sweet potato filling through a fine mesh sieve and pour it into the pie crust.
To prevent the crust from getting soggy, you can blind bake the sweet potatoes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 to 10 minutes before adding the filling.
If you prefer a richer pie, you can use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of whole milk. We think it’s delicious served with whole milk and saves some calories, even on Thanksgiving!

Sweet potato pie served in a glass pie plate with whipped cream in the center on a round wooden board with a fork in front and a square butter dish next to a dishcloth and 2 pieces of pie with whipped cream.

More Easy Dessert Recipes

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Wash and dry the sweet potatoes. Pierce them with a fork and place them on a baking sheet.
Bake for about 1 hour or until tender. Let them cool, then peel and mash in a bowl. Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
In a large bowl, stir together the mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, milk, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
Roll out pie dough and place into pie plate.
Pour sweet potato filling into pie crust.
Place the pie in the preheated oven and bake for about 55-60 minutes or until the filling is set.
If the edges of the pie crust start to brown too quickly, you can cover them with foil.
Allow pie to cool completely before slicing and serving.
(Optional) Serve with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

notes: Cooking time starts with the sweet potatoes, then the pie. Each will take about an hour to bake. Don’t forget to shorten the oven time for your pie!
For a smoother texture, you can pass the sweet potato filling through a fine-mesh sieve and pour it into the pie crust.
To prevent the crust from getting soggy, you can blind bake the sweet potatoes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for about 5 to 10 minutes before adding the filling
If you prefer a richer pie, you can use half-and-half or heavy cream instead of whole milk. We think it’s delicious served with whole milk and saves some calories, even on Thanksgiving!