Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (9-inch) unbaked deep-dish pie crust
- 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes (about 3 medium potatoes)
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1/4 cup whole milk or evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Ensure your sweet potatoes are peeled, boiled or baked until very tender, and mashed thoroughly until no lumps remain.
- Step 2: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and milk until the mixture is smooth and the sugar begins to dissolve.
- Step 3: Add the lightly beaten eggs and vanilla extract to the mixture, stirring just until combined. Be careful not to overmix the eggs.
- Step 4: Gently fold the 2 cups of mashed sweet potatoes into the wet ingredients. Continue mixing until the filling is uniform in color and texture.
- Step 5: Pour the sweet potato filling into the unbaked pie crust. Place the pie on a baking sheet and bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted near the edge comes out clean.
- Step 6: Remove the pie from the oven and cool completely on a wire rack for a minimum of 3 hours before slicing and serving.
Notes
- Once completely cooled, cover the pie loosely and store it in the refrigerator for up to 4 days; chilling ensures the pie sets properly for the cleanest slices.
- To enjoy a slice warm, avoid the microwave and instead reheat it gently on a baking sheet in a 300°F oven for about 5 to 8 minutes until slightly warmed through.
- Enhance the dessert by serving slices topped with vanilla bean whipped cream or a dusting of ground nutmeg to perfectly complement the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- For the richest, most intense sweet potato flavor, bake your potatoes instead of boiling them, which concentrates the natural sweetness and prevents the filling from becoming watery.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American