Description
Southern sweet potato pie with condensed milk emerges as a classic dessert celebrating rich, creamy flavors. Rich custard filling nestled in a flaky crust promises comfort and nostalgia for those craving traditional Southern warmth.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 can (14 ounces / 396 grams) sweetened condensed milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Spices and Flavor Enhancers:
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring the rack is positioned in the center for even baking.
- In a spacious mixing bowl, thoroughly blend mashed sweet potatoes with sweetened condensed milk, creating a velvety base for the pie.
- Incorporate brown sugar, eggs, and aromatic spices – cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger – into the sweet potato mixture, whisking until completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently stir in vanilla extract, which will enhance the depth of flavor and complement the warm spices.
- Carefully pour the silky filling into the unbaked pie crust, spreading evenly to ensure a consistent texture throughout.
- Transfer the pie to the preheated oven and bake for 50-60 minutes, watching for a slight wobble in the center and golden edges as indicators of doneness.
- Test the pie’s readiness by inserting a clean knife into the center – it should emerge without any wet filling clinging to it.
- Remove from the oven and allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature, which will help the filling set and intensify the flavors.
- Slice and serve at room temperature, optionally garnishing with a dollop of whipped cream for added indulgence.
Notes
- Choose sweet potatoes with deep orange flesh for richer color and sweeter flavor, ensuring your pie looks vibrant and tastes incredible.
- Roast sweet potatoes instead of boiling to concentrate natural sugars and create deeper, more caramelized undertones in your pie.
- Avoid overmixing the filling to prevent a dense texture, gently folding ingredients until just combined for a silky, smooth consistency.
- Consider topping with lightly whipped cream or candied pecans to elevate the classic dessert and add delightful textural contrast.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg