If you’re looking for an incredible Southern Sweet Potato Pie recipe, then look no further. I’ve been making this Sweet Potato Pie since I was a teenager and have perfected it over the years with a special ingredients that takes this pie to a whole new level.
Why You’ll Love This Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
- Sweet Potato Pie is a light and fluffy alternative to pumpkin pie but still offers fall’s comforting spices and flavors.
- This pie is not just perfect for fall get-togethers and Thanksgiving, but is a popular dessert for summer BBQ’s and picnics.
- The main ingredient in this pie is sweet potatoes, a great nutritious alternative to other desserts.
- This isn’t your average Sweet Potato Pie. Scroll down for my secret ingredient and techniques that enhance the flavors in this recipe.
Why You Should Roast Your Sweet Potatoes
The first trick to making an incredibly flavorful Southern Sweet Potato Pie is to roast your sweet potatoes in the oven. This causes the natural sugars to caramelize and gives the pie a rich flavor.
The Secret Ingredient
Curious about my secret ingredient that makes this the Best Sweet Potato Pie you’ve ever had? I substitute some of the sugar for thick molasses. This trick is a game changer and enhances the pies flavor by bringing a rich, deep sweetness that complements the natural earthiness of the sweet potatoes.
Molasses provides a robust, slightly smoky undertone that balances the pie’s spices. This addition adds moisture, helping to create a smoother, creamier pie filling.
Pie Crust
For this pie, you want to use a pre-made pie crust. I prefer the roll-out pie crust from Trader Joe’s, but you can use any type of pie crust you prefer. It’s not necessary to pre-bake your pie crust with this recipe.
Instructions
First, set your oven to 350° F. Puncture a few holes in your sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on parchment paper or in a pan sprayed with a little olive oil. Roast in the oven for 50-60 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are cooked all the way through and a fork is easily able to go through the potatoes.
Reduce the oven to 350° F, then peel off the skin and add the sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher. Then add 2 cups of the mashed sweet potatoes to a large boil or Kitchen Aid mixer.
Next, add all of the other ingredients and mix on high in your kitchen aid or with a hand mixer until all of the ingredients are well incorporated. Then add the filling to your pie crust and bake in the oven. I recommend using a pie crust that does not need to be pre-baked.
Bake the sweet potato pie in the oven at 350° F for 50 – 60 minutes until the pie has set and is firm. Take the pie out of the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes to an hour.
Enjoy More Delicious Sweet Potato Recipes
Use any of your leftover sweet potatoes to make these recipes.
Serving Suggestions
You can serve the pie plain, or do what I like to do by adding marshmallow fluff. I add the fluff to a piping bag and put a swirl of fluff on each person’s slice when serving. Then I go around and use a handheld torch to roast the marshmallow which everyone gets a kick out of.
You can also add mini marshmallows to the top and broil them in the oven until they are lightly toasted.
Leftovers
Cover your southern sweet potato pie with seran wrap and store leftovers in the refrigerator for 4 days. This pie can also be made a day in advance and left on the counter in a cool shaded location.
The Best Southern Sweet Potato Pie
EQUIPMENT
- 1 Pie Pan optional
Ingredients
- 1 whole pre-made pie crust I like Trader Joes roll out crust
- 2 cups sweet potato 2 large sweet potatoes roasted and mashed
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup butter melted
- ⅓ cup sugar white granulated
- 2 tbsp molasses
- ¾ cups evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- First, set your oven to 350° F. Puncture a few holes in your sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on parchment paper or in a pan sprayed with a little olive oil. Roast in the oven for 50-60 minutes or until the sweet potatoes are cooked all the way through and a fork is easily able to go through the potatoes.
- Reduce the oven to 350° F, then peel off the skin and add the sweet potatoes to a large bowl. Mash with a potato masher. T
- Then add 2 cups of the mashed sweet potatoes to a large bowl or Kitchen Aid mixer.
- Next, add all of the other ingredients and mix on high in your kitchen aid or with a hand mixer until all of the ingredients are well incorporated.
- Add the filling to your pie crust and bake in the oven at 350°F for 50 – 60 minutes until the pie has set and is firm. Take the pie out of the oven and let it cool for 30 minutes to an hour.
- Garnish with a swirl of toasted marshmallow fluff
Notes
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