A perfectly spiced sweet potato pie is a long-standing tradition for many families. It's similar in consistency to a pumpkin pie, but with deliciously creamy sweet potatoes instead.
3lbssweet potatoespeeled and diced to 1-inch cubes
4cupswater
3eggslightly beaten
1/3cupsugar
1/4tspnutmeg
3/4tspcinnamon
1/2tspallspice
1/4tspsalt
1tsplemon juice
1cupheavy cream
4Tbspunsalted buttermelted and cooled
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400F.
On the stovetop in a 4 quart pot, add the cubed sweet potatoes and water. Bring sweet potatoes to a boil and cover for 10 minutes until fork tender. Drain the water and transfer cooked sweet potatoes to a large mixing bowl. Mash the potatoes using a hand mixer until smooth and fluffy.
In a separate bowl combine the eggs, sugar, spices, lemon juice, and heavy cream. Use the hand mixer to quickly combine.
Pour this mixture into the bowl with the potatoes. While pouring, use the hand mixer to combine.
Add the butter last, again mixing until combined.
Pour pie filling into two pie crusts and place onto the sheet pan.
Bake for 45 minutes. Remove and allow to sit, slowly cooling completely. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Top with fresh whipped cream.
Notes
This recipe makes 2 sweet potato pies. Great for entertaining guests or sending leftovers home with friends and family, or for freezing and enjoying later.