Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
This sweet potato pie recipe is made by turning boiled, mashed sweet potatoes into a smooth filling with sugar, eggs, and evaporated milk. Cinnamon and nutmeg add warm spice, while a little flour and butter help the custard set nicely. Follow the how-to steps for an easy bake at home, and let it cool fully before slicing for clean pieces.
Ingredients
For the filling
Step-by-Step Method
Cook and mash the sweet potatoes
Peel the sweet potatoes and cut into chunks. Boil until very tender, drain well, then mash while warm until smooth.
Preheat the oven
Heat the oven to 175°C / 350°F. Lightly grease a pie dish or a deep baking dish.
Mix the wet ingredients
Add the mashed sweet potatoes to a bowl. Whisk in sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, melted butter, and vanilla until creamy and even.
Add spices and dry ingredients
Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, flour, and salt. Mix just until there are no lumps; don’t overwork it.
Bake
Pour the filling into the prepared dish. Bake for about 50–60 minutes, until the edges are set and the center still has a slight jiggle.
Cool before slicing
Let it cool to room temperature, then chill for at least 2 hours. Slice and serve; you can finish with a light dusting of cinnamon if you like.