Description
Elevate your Thanksgiving dessert table with a delightful homemade Sweet Potato Pie! This classic recipe combines the natural sweetness of fresh sweet potatoes with rich dark brown sugar and a medley of warm spices, creating a comforting filling nestled in a flaky, buttery crust. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream, this pie is perfect for gatherings, cozy dinners, or any special occasion. Enjoy the satisfaction of baking from scratch while impressing your family and friends with this timeless treat.
Ingredients
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- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon table salt
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter (cold)
- 1/4 cup ice water (more as needed)
- 1/4 cup lemon juice (cold)
- 1 lb sweet potatoes (about 2 medium)
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened to room temperature)
- 1 cup dark brown sugar (packed)
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/8 teaspoon cloves
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for egg wash)
- whipped cream (for serving)
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by mixing flour, salt, and sugar. Cut in cold butter until crumbly, then add ice water and lemon juice. Form into a disk, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook sweet potatoes until tender. Cool slightly, then mash until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, beat softened butter and dark brown sugar until creamy. Add mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, spices, salt, evaporated milk, and vanilla extract; mix well.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the chilled dough and fit it into a pie dish. Fill with the sweet potato mixture.
- Brush crust edges with egg wash and bake for about 90 minutes or until set.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 90 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 85mg