Decadent Sweet Potato Pie

Decadent Sweet Potato Pie

240 mins
medium
10 servings

A warm and comforting sweet potato pie, perfect for any occasion. This recipe features a flaky crust and a rich, spiced sweet potato filling, topped with a fluffy whipped cream.

DessertPieSweet Potato

Equipment Needed

  • Baking sheet
  • Electric Mixer
  • Rubber spatula

Ingredients

  • 2.00 largeSweet Potatoes(About 2¼ pounds)
  • 4.00 tablespoonsUnsalted Butter(Softened)
  • 1.00 cupLight Brown Sugar(Packed)
  • 1.00 eachLarge Egg(At room temperature)
  • 3.00 largeEgg Yolks(At room temperature)
  • 1.00 teaspoonVanilla Extract
  • 0.25 teaspoonSalt
  • 0.75 teaspoonCinnamon(Ground)
  • 0.50 teaspoonNutmeg(Ground)
  • 0.13 teaspoonCloves(Ground)
  • 0.13 teaspoonGinger(Ground)
  • 1.00 cupEvaporated Milk
  • 1.00 9-inchFrozen Pie Crust(Deep-dish, no need to thaw)
  • 1.00 cupHeavy Whipping Cream(Cold)
  • 2.00 tablespoonsConfectioners' Sugar

Instructions

1

Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

2

Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork. Roast for 60 minutes, or until tender.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

3

Scoop out sweet potato flesh and mash until smooth.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

4

Blind bake the pie crust according to package instructions.

Estimated time: 20 minutes

5

Reduce oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).

Estimated time: 5 minutes

6

Cream together butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and yolks, one at a time.

Estimated time: 10 minutes

7

Stir in vanilla, spices, and 1 ¾ cups mashed sweet potatoes. Mix in evaporated milk.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

8

Pour filling into the pie crust and smooth the top.

Estimated time: 5 minutes

9

Bake for 55-60 minutes, or until filling is set.

Estimated time: 60 minutes

10

Let cool completely before slicing and serving.

Estimated time: 120 minutes

11

Whip heavy cream with confectioners' sugar until stiff peaks form.

Estimated time: 15 minutes

12

Top each slice with a dollop of whipped cream.

Estimated time: 5 minutes