Recipe Details

• Author: deesviral
• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Cook Time: 55 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
• Yield: 8 servings
• Category: Dessert / Pie
• Cuisine: American
• Keywords: sweet potato pie, holiday pie, homemade dessert, deesviral

Ingredients

• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes and melted butter until smooth.
3. Add granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
4. Pour the filling into the unbaked pie crust and smooth the top.
5. Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out mostly clean.
6. Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Tips & Variations

• Roast the sweet potatoes for deeper flavor before mashing.
• Add a pinch of cloves or ginger for extra warmth.
• Serve with whipped cream or toasted pecans on top.

Why This Recipe Works

Sweet potatoes create a naturally creamy and rich filling, while brown sugar and warm spices add deep comforting flavor. Evaporated milk keeps the texture silky smooth, making every slice soft, sweet, and perfectly balanced.