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A thick wedge of sweet potato pie with a golden, flaky crimped butter crust.

Sweet Potato Pie

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Aliana Recipes
Creamy, spiced filling nestled in a flaky crust. This traditional holiday staple offers a smooth texture and rich autumn flavor that brings everyone to the table for a slice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 50 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 5 minutes
Servings:8 people
Course:Dessert
Cuisine:American
Calories:385kcal
Cost:$8
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 medium sweet potatoes baked and peeled
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs beaten
  • ½ cup milk whole or evaporated
  • 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust

Equipment

  • 1 Baking sheet For roasting potatoes
  • 1 Mixing bowl Large size
  • 1 Potato masher
  • 1 9-inch pie pan

Method
 

  1. Prick the scrubbed sweet potatoes with a fork and bake at 400°F until they feel tender.
  2. Peel the cooled potatoes and mash them with butter in a bowl until the texture is uniform.
  3. Whisk in the sugar, vanilla, milk, and eggs until the filling reaches a glossy consistency.
  4. Pour the mixture into the crust and bake at 350°F until the center looks set and firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 145g (1 slice)Calories: 385kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 85mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 320mgFiber: 3gSugar: 28gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1.2mg

Notes

Use room temperature eggs to ensure they emulsify properly with the dense mash. If your potatoes are particularly fibrous, run the mixture through a fine-mesh sieve for a silky finish.