Welcome to a delightful recipe for Sweet Potato Pie, a classic Southern dessert. This pie is rich, creamy, and full of warm spices, perfect for holidays or any special occasion. Follow this detailed guide to create a delicious and comforting sweet potato pie that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Before we start, let’s gather all the necessary ingredients for the pie crust and the sweet potato filling.
For the Pie Crust:
- 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
- 3-4 tablespoons ice water
For the Sweet Potato Filling:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
For Garnish (optional):
- Whipped cream
- Ground cinnamon