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Sweet Potato Pie with Spiced Filling and Flaky Crust Recipe

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  • Author: Lana
  • Total Time: 2 hours 10 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings 1x

Description

This classic Sweet Potato Pie recipe features a rich and creamy filling made from boiled sweet potatoes, blended with sugars, spices, and cream, all nestled in a flaky homemade pie crust. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger, this Southern favorite is baked to golden perfection and served with a dollop of whipped cream for a comforting dessert that serves 12.

Ingredients

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Pie Crust

  • 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 cup butter, diced into 1/4″ pieces (very cold)
  • 6 tablespoons ice water

Filling

  • 1 lb sweet potatoes
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened to room temperature
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup heavy cream
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 egg yolks
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger

Egg Wash

  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • 1 tablespoon milk

To Serve

  • Whipped cream

Instructions

  1. Prepare Pie Crust: Place flour, sugar, and sea salt into the bowl of a food processor and pulse a few times to combine.
  2. Add Butter: Add very cold diced butter and pulse again until the mixture resembles dry, coarse crumbs.
  3. Add Ice Water: Add ice water and pulse just until the dough is moist and small clumps form. Test the dough by pressing it with your fingers; if it sticks together, you’ve added enough water. If still dry, add more water one teaspoon at a time, being careful not to overwork or make it sticky.
  4. Chill Dough: Form the dough into a ball on a clean surface, divide in half, shape each into disks, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate for 1 hour.
  5. Boil Sweet Potatoes: Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water, bring to a boil over medium heat, and cook for 45-50 minutes until very soft when pierced with a fork.
  6. Cool Sweet Potatoes: Drain hot water, then run the potatoes under ice-cold water to cool. Peel the skin off, cut into chunks, and place in a large bowl to cool completely.
  7. Blend Filling: Using a mixer, beat sweet potatoes at medium-high speed until smooth.
  8. Combine Filling Ingredients: Add softened butter, brown sugar, white sugar, maple syrup, heavy cream, eggs, egg yolks, flour, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Beat on high until smooth and well combined.
  9. Preheat Oven: Set oven to 350°F (175°C).
  10. Roll Dough: On a floured surface, roll out one disk of chilled dough to a 12-inch circle.
  11. Fit Dough into Pie Dish: Carefully transfer dough to a 9×2 inch pie dish, tuck in with fingers, trim excess dough, and flute the edges for a decorative border.
  12. Add Filling: Pour and spread the sweet potato filling evenly into the crust. Brush the crust edges with the egg wash made from beaten egg and milk.
  13. Bake Pie: Bake for 55-60 minutes until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center. A toothpick inserted near the center should come out mostly clean.
  14. Cool Pie: Place the pie on a cooling rack and let it cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour to set completely.
  15. Serve: Slice and serve the pie topped with whipped cream for a classic Southern dessert experience.

Notes

  • Ensure butter for the crust is very cold to create a flaky texture.
  • If the dough is too sticky, refrigerate it longer before rolling.
  • The filling should be smooth but still slightly jiggly when done baking—do not overbake.
  • Allow the pie to cool completely to firm up the filling for clean slices.
  • Leftover pie can be refrigerated and tasted best within 3 days.
  • Use fresh spices for the best flavor in the filling.
  • Whipped cream can be sweetened lightly to complement the pie’s sweetness.
  • Prep Time: 40 minutes
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Keywords: sweet potato pie, Southern dessert, holiday pie, homemade pie crust, sweet potato dessert

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