Go Back
A baked sweet potato pie on a wooden board
Print Recipe

Southern Sweet Potato Pie

I’ve been baking this sweet potato pie for over 5 years, and it’s hands-down one of my all-time favorites. It’s smooth, sweet (but not too sweet), and has that classic Southern charm in every bite. Whether it’s for Thanksgiving, Sunday dinner, or just because, this pie never lasts long in my kitchen.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: easy sweet potato pie, southern sweet potato pie, sweet potato, sweet potato pie
Servings: 8 people

Equipment

  • 1 9 inch pie dish
  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Blender
  • Measuring Cups
  • 1 Rubber Spatula or spoon

Ingredients

  • 1 Store bought pie crust
  • 2 Large Sweet Potatoes
  • 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter Softened
  • 1/4 Cup Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large Eggs
  • 1 Can Evaporated Milk 12oz
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/2 tsp Ground Cinnamon
  • 1/4 Tsp Nutmeg
  • 1/4 Tsp Salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375'F
  • Pierce sweet potatoes with a fork and place them on a baking sheet.
  • Bake for about 45-60 minutes or until they are soft.
  • Let the sweet potatoes cool, then peel and discard the skin.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F
  • In a blender, combine the baked sweet potatoes, softened butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar.
  • Blend until smooth
  • In a mixing bowl, add the sweet potato mixture, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
  • Mix until well combined
  • Use the store-bought pie crust and place it in a 9-inch pie dish.
  • Pour the sweet potato filling into the pie crust.
  • Place the pie in the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes or until the center is set.
  • Allow the pie to cool completely before serving.
  • Optionally, add vanilla ice cream or whipped cream on top.