Best 3 Southern Style Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

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In the realm of Southern desserts, few treats are as iconic and soul-satisfying as the Sweet Potato Pie. This delectable delicacy, often gracing holiday tables and family gatherings, is a symphony of flavors and textures that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its velvety smooth filling, encased in a flaky, golden-brown crust, the Sweet Potato Pie is a true masterpiece of Southern cuisine. This article presents a collection of carefully curated Sweet Potato Pie recipes, each offering unique variations on this classic dessert. From the traditional Southern-Style Sweet Potato Pie, brimming with warm spices and a hint of molasses, to the innovative Chocolate Sweet Potato Pie, which seamlessly blends the rich flavors of chocolate and sweet potato, this article caters to every palate. Whether you prefer a classic or a contemporary twist, these recipes will guide you in creating a Sweet Potato Pie that is both visually stunning and irresistibly delicious. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and embark on a culinary journey that will leave you with a dessert that is sure to become a family favorite.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

SWEETEST SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO PIE



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This is a very unique sweet potato pie recipe, given to me by my mother. It's quite sweet, with a lighter texture than your typical sweet potato pie. If you like sweet potatoes and you have a sweet tooth, this one's for you!

Provided by wisweetp

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 2h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 sweet potatoes
2 cups white sugar
¾ cup evaporated milk
½ cup butter, melted
¼ cup dark corn syrup
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 teaspoon apple pie spice
¼ teaspoon salt
1 (9 inch) unbaked deep dish pie crust

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Place sweet potatoes in an aluminum foil-lined baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven until potatoes are easily pierced with a fork and skin loosens, 30 to 45 minutes. Allow potatoes to cool.
  • Peel potatoes and mash with a potato masher in a large bowl. Beat sugar, evaporated milk, butter, corn syrup, eggs, flour, vanilla extract, apple pie spice, and salt into mashed sweet potatoes with an electric mixer until fluffy, about 5 minutes. Pour sweet potato batter into pie crust. Excess batter can be reserved for another use.
  • Bake in preheated oven until pie is set and crust is browned, 45 to 50 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 530.1 calories, Carbohydrate 79.8 g, Cholesterol 83.9 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 5.5 g, SaturatedFat 10.6 g, Sodium 347.8 mg, Sugar 56.7 g

SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO PIE



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This Mississippi sweet potato pie is very popular in the South. It's a particular favorite at our house because we always have plenty of sweet potatoes in our garden. Try it with a dollop of whipped cream. -Bonnie Holcomb, Fulton, Mississippi

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 sheet refrigerated pie crust
1-2/3 cups sugar
3 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch salt
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes
2 large eggs, room temperature
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/4 cup light corn syrup
3/4 cup evaporated milk

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Unroll crust into a 9-in. pie plate; flute edge. In a small bowl, combine sugar, flour, nutmeg and salt. In a large bowl, beat potatoes, eggs, butter, corn syrup and flour mixture. Gradually stir in milk. Pour into crust., Bake for 55-60 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 1 hour. Refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 513 calories, Fat 21g fat (12g saturated fat), Cholesterol 96mg cholesterol, Sodium 290mg sodium, Carbohydrate 77g carbohydrate (54g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

SWEET POTATO PIE I



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This recipe was shared with me by a special friend in Atlanta, GA. It has long been a favorite, and everyone who tastes it says it is the best they have ever had.

Provided by COUGAAR

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 2h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 (1 pound) sweet potato
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup white sugar
½ cup milk
2 eggs
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust

Steps:

  • Boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done. Run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.
  • Break apart sweet potato in a bowl. Add butter, and mix well with mixer. Stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla. Beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth. Pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down as it cools.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.4 calories, Carbohydrate 47.8 g, Cholesterol 78.2 mg, Fat 20.6 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 9.8 g, Sodium 253.7 mg, Sugar 28.3 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh sweet potatoes: Fresh sweet potatoes will give your pie a more vibrant flavor and texture than canned or frozen ones.
  • Roast the sweet potatoes: Roasting the sweet potatoes before mashing them will help to concentrate their flavor and give them a slightly smoky taste.
  • Use a combination of spices: The combination of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in this recipe is classic, but you can also experiment with other spices like cloves, allspice, or cardamom.
  • Don't overcook the pie: The pie is done when a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Overcooking will make the pie dry and tough.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving: This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld together.

Conclusion:

This Southern-style sweet potato pie is a delicious and comforting dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy, flavorful filling and flaky crust, it is sure to be a hit with everyone who tries it. So next time you are looking for a special dessert to make, give this recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!

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