Haha 😄 that sounds like the start of a bold food command — and honestly, I agree.
Here’s a classic Southern Sweet Potato Pie that’s rich, creamy, and worth every bite 🥧🍠
Sweet Potato Pie (Southern-Style Classic)
Ingredients (1 pie)
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium, baked)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ginger (optional but traditional)
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prep sweet potatoes
Bake whole sweet potatoes at 400°F / 205°C for 45–60 minutes until very soft.
Cool, peel, and mash until smooth. - Mix filling
In a large bowl, whisk sugar, eggs, butter, evaporated milk, vanilla, spices, and salt.
Stir in mashed sweet potatoes until creamy. - Assemble
Pour filling into unbaked pie crust. - Bake
Bake at 350°F / 175°C for 50–60 minutes, until the center is just set and a knife comes out mostly clean. - Cool & serve
Let cool completely to set.
Serve plain or with whipped cream.
Sweet Potato Pie vs Pumpkin Pie
- 🍠 Sweeter, earthier flavor
- 🥧 Creamier texture
- 🧡 No canned filling needed — all real
Pro tips
- Baking sweet potatoes (not boiling) = better flavor
- For ultra-smooth pie, blend filling briefly
- Tastes even better the next day
If you want, I can also give you:
- 🍯 Old-fashioned Black Southern church-style recipe
- 🥥 Dairy-free version
- 🍰 Sweet potato pie bars
- 🔥 Extra-spiced or bourbon version
Just tell me how you like it 😋
