Ultimate Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
This Ultimate Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Pie combines creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a rich blend of brown sugar, warm spices, and a flaky deep-dish crust. Perfectly baked to a smooth, custard-like texture, this classic dessert is ideal for holiday gatherings or any cozy occasion, topped with whipped cream for an extra indulgent touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Filling
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Crust
- 1 9-inch deep-dish pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Instructions
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Roast or boil sweet potatoes until they are fork-tender. Once cooked, peel off the skins and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth to create a creamy base for the filling.
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pie.
- Combine Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, thoroughly blend the mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt until the mixture becomes smooth and creamy.
- Prepare Pie Crust: Place the deep-dish pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan. Use a fork to prick the bottom of the crust to prevent bubbling. Prebake the crust in the oven for 10 minutes to ensure it sets and doesn’t become soggy.
- Fill the Crust: Pour the sweet potato filling into the prebaked crust, smoothing out the top evenly for an attractive finish.
- Bake the Pie: Bake the pie for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean, indicating the filling is fully cooked.
- Cool and Chill: Allow the pie to cool completely on a wire rack. Once cooled, cover and chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours to help the pie set and enhance the flavors.
- Serve: Slice and serve the pie chilled, optionally topped with whipped cream or your favorite topping to add a creamy contrast to the warm spices.
Notes
- For the best flavor, roast sweet potatoes to deepen their natural sweetness instead of boiling.
- Using evaporated milk adds richness while keeping the pie creamy and smooth.
- You can substitute store-bought pie crust for convenience or make your own for a homemade touch.
- Ensure the pie is fully chilled before slicing to get clean slices.
- This pie tastes even better the next day, allowing flavors to meld.
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