Description
This Sweet Potato Pie with Condensed Milk is a classic Southern dessert featuring a smooth, creamy filling made from mashed sweet potatoes, sweetened condensed milk, and warm spices, all baked to perfection in a flaky pie crust. Its rich, velvety texture and nostalgic flavor make it a perfect treat for holidays or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large potatoes)
- 1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup melted butter
Crust
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the pie.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly under running water. Peel the skins and cut into chunks to ensure they cook evenly and quickly.
- Boil Sweet Potatoes: Boil the sweet potato chunks in a large pot of water for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain and mash them in a bowl until smooth, then allow to cool slightly.
- Mix Filling Base: In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes and sweetened condensed milk. Use a hand mixer or whisk to blend until smooth and lump-free.
- Add Eggs: Incorporate the eggs one at a time into the mixture, mixing well after each addition to achieve a creamy and uniform texture.
- Season Filling: Stir in the vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and ground nutmeg thoroughly, ensuring even distribution of flavors.
- Add Butter: Pour in the melted butter and mix until all ingredients are fully incorporated.
- Fill Pie Crust: Carefully pour the sweet potato mixture into the unbaked 9-inch pie crust, spreading it evenly with the back of a spoon.
- Bake the Pie: Place the pie on the middle rack of the preheated oven and bake for 45-50 minutes until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Cool Pie: Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack at room temperature. This allows the filling to set properly for best texture.
- Serve: Once fully cooled, slice and serve the sweet potato pie. It is delicious on its own or with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- You can roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling for a deeper flavor.
- Make sure the sweet potatoes are well mashed to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Allow the pie to cool completely before slicing to ensure clean slices.
- For a dairy-free option, substitute melted butter with coconut oil and use a dairy-free pie crust.
- The pie can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern American
Keywords: Sweet Potato Pie, Condensed Milk Pie, Southern Dessert, Thanksgiving Pie, Classic Pie Recipe
