Best 3 Sweetest Southern Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

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In the realm of Southern desserts, the Sweet Potato Pie stands as a crown jewel, embodying the region's rich culinary heritage and love for soulful flavors. This delectable treat is a symphony of textures and tastes, featuring a velvety smooth filling nestled within a flaky, buttery crust. Crafted with love and passed down through generations, the Sweet Potato Pie is a staple at family gatherings, church socials, and holiday celebrations.

This article presents a collection of carefully curated recipes that capture the essence of the Southern Sweet Potato Pie, offering a range of variations to suit every palate. From the classic recipe that stays true to tradition to creative twists that incorporate unique ingredients and flavors, these recipes provide a roadmap to baking the perfect Sweet Potato Pie. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, let these recipes guide you on a journey of Southern culinary exploration.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO PIE



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Traditional Southern-style sweet potato pie. This is my mother's recipe, but she's Mimi to my kids, so in our house we call this dish Mimi's sweet potato pie. It's delicious right out of the oven, at room temp, or right out of the refrigerator.

Provided by brianbagent

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 14

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 sweet potatoes, scrubbed
2 cups white sugar
8 ounces sweetened condensed milk
½ cup unsalted butter, softened
2 eggs
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1 pinch ground cinnamon, or to taste
1 pinch ground nutmeg, or to taste
1 pinch ground allspice, or to taste
1 pinch ground cloves, or to taste
2 (9 inch) pie crusts

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring a pot of water to a boil; add sweet potatoes and boil until soft, 20 to 30 minutes. Remove and discard skin; mash potatoes in a bowl until lumps are removed.
  • Mix 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, condensed milk, butter, eggs, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves together in a bowl. Divide batter evenly between the 2 pie crusts.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until firm, about 45 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 398.1 calories, Carbohydrate 57.8 g, Cholesterol 49.5 mg, Fat 17.3 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 4.5 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 233.4 mg, Sugar 39.2 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



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Make and share this Sweet Potato Pie recipe from Food.com.

Provided by ratherbeswimmin

Categories     Pie

Time 1h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/3 cup butter or 1/3 cup margarine, softened
1/2 cup sugar
2 eggs, lightly beaten
3/4 cup evaporated milk
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
9 inches unbaked pie shells

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar.
  • Add eggs; mix well.
  • Add milk, sweet potatoes, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt; mix well.
  • Pour into pie shell.
  • Bake at 425 degrees for 15 minutes.
  • Reduce heat to 350 degrees; bake 35-40 minutes longer or until pie tests done.
  • Cool; Store in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 459.1, Fat 24.4, SaturatedFat 11, Cholesterol 98.2, Sodium 687.6, Carbohydrate 53.4, Fiber 4, Sugar 23.2, Protein 7.7

Tips:

  • Use fresh sweet potatoes: Fresh sweet potatoes will yield the best flavor and texture in your pie.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are very soft: This will ensure that they are easy to mash and will create a smooth, creamy filling.
  • Use a good quality butter: The butter will add richness and flavor to the pie crust and filling.
  • Don't overmix the pie dough: Overmixing will make the pie crust tough.
  • Chill the pie dough before rolling it out: This will help to prevent the dough from sticking to your work surface.
  • Bake the pie until the crust is golden brown and the filling is set: This will take about 45-50 minutes.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving: This will allow the filling to set and the flavors to meld.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato pie is a classic Southern dessert that is perfect for any occasion. It is easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With its creamy filling, flaky crust, and sweet potato flavor, sweet potato pie is sure to be a hit at your next gathering.

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