Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Sweet potato pie with whipped topping on a brown plate with a fork.

5 from 32 votes

Simply Southern Sweet Potato Pie is a favorite in our house. It’s made with basic ingredients and turns out perfect every time. Try it with a dollop of whipped cream for an added touch.

Prep Time15

Cook Time1 30

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American, Southern

Servings: pies

Calories: 1260kcal

Author: Gina Abernathy

Ingredients

1 ½ cups sweet potatoes cooked, peeled, and mashed
½ cup melted butter 1 stick
1 ½ cups sugar
3 eggs
½ cup evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla flavoring
2 9" deep dish pie crusts or 2 regular pie crusts

Instructions

Prep Your Potatoes. Cook sweet potatoes. Mash.
Whip. Add potatoes to an electric stand mixer and beat until fluffy.
Combine and Mix. Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla. Mix well.
Fill Your Crusts. Place pie crust on a baking sheet. Add 2 cups of mix to each pie crust.
Bake. Bake at 325 degrees for 40-45 minutes. If they slightly jiggle in the middle (center of the pie), they're done. If they slosh, return them to the oven for several more minutes.
Cool Completely: Place the pies on a wire rack to cool completely, or refrigerate them before slicing.

Notes

All ovens cook differently. Start checking on your pies after 30 minutes. If they slightly jiggle in the middle (center of the pie), they're done. If they slosh, return them to the oven for several more minutes.

How to cook sweet potatoes:

Boil sweet potatoes: Peel the potatoes, then cut them into thick 2-3 inch pieces. Place them in a pot of cold water and boil until tender. Drain well and mash with a fork. *Make sure the potatoes are drained very well. You don’t want a soggy pie.

Bake sweet potatoes: Baked sweet potatoes are easy to prepare and incredibly delicious. Wash the potatoes, place them on a baking sheet, and cook/bake at 400 degrees for 45 minutes to 1 hour, or until tender when pierced with a fork. The cooking time depends on how big the potatoes are. Adjust the time accordingly. Once they are fork-tender, they are done. Slightly cool the potatoes, peel them, and mash them in a bowl.

Tips:

Whip the sweet potato filling until creamy. This makes a smooth pie.
Place crusts on a baking sheet. This makes it easier to transfer and to keep your oven clean.
Use a parchment-lined baking sheet for easier clean-up.
Check for Doneness. A slight jiggle in the middle of the pie is okay, but it shouldn't slosh.
Cool Completely. Allow the pies to cool completely before slicing.
If the edge of the crust begins to brown too fast, make a pie shield.

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