Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Mar 11, 2025, Updated Mar 26, 2025
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This easy sweet potato pie recipe has been loved for generations. It’s a delicious Southern-inspired recipe that is made with simple ingredients and perfect for Easter day.
The rich, creamy texture and spiced flavor of sweet potato pie make it a perfect addition to the celebration. Some families have their own special recipes that get passed down, making it a comforting and nostalgic dish during Easter gatherings.
If you are needing to feed a crowd, be sure to double or even triple the recipe. This is a great dessert recipe to serve up for any holiday or special family occasion.
Can I Make Sweet Potato Pie Ahead of Time?
Yes! This is a great dessert to prepare the night before and enjoy the following day. Simply store the sweet potato pie in the refrigerator wrapped in aluminum foil or storage wrap for three to four days.
Can You Freeze Sweet Potato Pie?
Absolutely! If you are looking to get a jump start on the holidays or simply want to have sweet potato pie ready for unexpected guests, make a few of them and store them in the freezer.
You’ll want to cover the cooled pie in a few layers of aluminum foil or storage wrap to prevent freezer burn.
To thaw, place in the fridge overnight.
How to Soften Sweet Potatoes
There’s a variety of ways that you can soften sweet potatoes:
First, be sure to wash the sweet potato skin. Simply choose whatever method below that works best for you…
Air Fryer
Coat the sweet potatoes in olive oil. Cook at 400° for 35-40 minutes, until sweet potatoes are soft on the inside and more than fork tender.
Oven
Bake the sweet potatoes in a pre-heated 400° oven. Poke with a fork 4-5 times and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 45-50 minutes until tender.
Boil
Place in a large sauce pan with water. Bring water to a boil and add the sweet potatoes. Cover with a lid and allow to boil for 40-50 minutes until tender.
Whatever method you choose, be sure to allow the sweet potato to cool before handling. You can run under cold water to make the cooling process go a bit faster.
Ingredients Needed
- Sweet Potatoes – 4 sweet potatoes.
- Butter – in this recipe, we used a salted butter. You can also use unsalted if that’s what you have on hand.
- Milk – you can also substitute with heavy cream.
- Granulated Sugar
- Spices – Nutmeg and cinnamon.
- Vanilla Extract
- Eggs – make sure these are at room temperature. Set them out ahead of time while the sweet potatoes are baking.
- Pre-bought pie crust – you can make your own pie crust or even use a graham cracker crust if you’d like!
How To Make Sweet Potato Pie
1. Boil (bake or air fry) the sweet potatoes, allow to cool and peel off the skins.
2. In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato with the butter until creamy and smooth.
3. Next, add in the remaining ingredients and blend until the mixture comes together.
4. Pour into an unbaked pie crust and bake until when a toothpick is inserted comes out clean. About 45-55 minutes.
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Sweet Potato Recipe
Ingredients
- 1 lb Sweet Potato
- 1/2 c butter softened
- 1 c granulated sugar
- 1/2 c milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 unbaked pie crust refrigerator or frozen
Instructions
- Boil (bake or air fry) the sweet potatoes, allow to cool and peel off the skins.
- Preheat oven to 375 degree F.
- In a large bowl, combine the sweet potato with the butter until creamy and smooth.
- Next, add in the remaining ingredients and blend until the mixture comes together.
- Pour into an unbaked pie crust and bake until when a toothpick is inserted comes out clean. About 45-55 minutes.
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
