Best 8 Worlds Best Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

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Baking a heavenly sweet potato pie can be an exciting journey, blending the earthy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with a creamy custard filling and a crisp, buttery crust. The key to creating the world's best sweet potato pie lies in mastering the balance of flavors and textures. This comprehensive guide will take you through a step-by-step process, from selecting the perfect sweet potatoes to assembling and baking the pie, ensuring you achieve a perfect balance of flavors and textures that will leave your taste buds tantalized.

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

THE BEST SWEET POTATO PIE



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I love this recipe's rich, sweet potato flavor and irresistibly buttery crust. Sour cream makes the filling super smooth, and the brown sugar and spices make it extra cozy. There's no doubt that this is the best sweet potato pie! -Shannon Norris, Cudahy, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 2h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 20

CRUST::
1 large egg yolk
1/4 to 1/2 cup ice water, divided
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup cold shortening, cubed
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING::
2-1/2 pounds sweet potatoes
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup sour cream
3 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 tablespoon bourbon
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon salt
Optional toppings: Whipped cream and sugared cranberries

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, mix egg yolk with 1/4 cup ice water; set aside. Place flour, sugar and salt in a food processor; pulse until blended. Add shortening and butter; pulse until shortening and butter are the size of peas. While pulsing, add egg yolk mixture. Add just enough of remaining ice water to form moist crumbs. Divide dough in half. Shape each into a disk; wrap and refrigerate 1 hour or overnight. , Preheat oven to 400°. Scrub sweet potatoes; place in a 13x9-in. baking pan with 1-1/2 cups water. Bake until tender, 45-50 minutes. Meanwhile, on a lightly floured surface, roll 1 disk of dough to a 1/8-in.-thick circle; transfer to a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate. Trim crust to 1/2 in. beyond rim of plate; flute edge. Roll remaining disk to 1/8-in. thickness; cut into desired shapes with floured 1-in. cookie cutters. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Refrigerate crust and cutouts for at least 30 minutes., Peel potatoes when they are cool enough to handle; place in a food processor. Pulse to coarsely mash. Add brown sugar and the next 8 ingredients; blend until smooth. Pour filling into chilled crust. Bake on lowest oven rack 15 minutes. Reduce oven setting to 350°; bake until center is just set, 20-25 minutes. Bake crust cutouts on an upper oven rack until golden brown, 10-12 minutes. Cool on a wire rack; decorate pie with cutouts and toppings as desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 726 calories, Fat 37g fat (18g saturated fat), Cholesterol 147mg cholesterol, Sodium 500mg sodium, Carbohydrate 88g carbohydrate (38g sugars, Fiber 6g fiber), Protein 10g protein.

SWEET POTATO PIE



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This old fashioned sweet potato pie has a silky smooth filling made with brown sugar and evaporated milk. Try with marshmallow whipped cream!

Provided by Erin Clarke / Well Plated

Categories     Dessert

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 9-inch pie crust
2 large sweet potatoes
3/4 cup light brown sugar (packed)
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
½ teaspoon allspice
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter ((about 1/2 stick))
1 1/4 cups 2% evaporated milk, divided ((about 10 ounces))
1/3 cup granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon bourbon (or 2 additional teaspoons pure vanilla extract)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes (optional, for serving)
1 cup cold heavy whipping cream
1 cup marshmallow creme (also called marshmallow fluff) ((about half a 7-ounce jar))
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Prepare and roll out the pie crust. Transfer it to a standard 9-inch pie dish. Trim the edges and fold under themselves before crimping with your fingers or a fork. Cover the crust with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for at least 30 minutes or up to 1 day.
  • Place a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.
  • To prepare the filling, scrub and peel the sweet potatoes. Then, dice into large, 3-inch chunks.
  • Place chunks in a large pot and cover with cool water. Bring the pot to a boil, and then reduce the heat to medium. Let simmer until the potatoes are tender and pierce easily with a thin knife, about 15 to 20 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes into a colander, transfer back into the pot, and mash. Measure out 2 cups, which is the amount that you need for the pie, and reserve any extra for another recipe.
  • To the same pot, add the brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, salt, butter, and 5 ounces (1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons) of the evaporated milk. Place the pot on the stove and cook on low, for about 5 minutes, mashing the potatoes further as they cook.
  • To make the silkiest possible pie, use an immersion blender to puree until totally smooth; you may also transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor. Once the mixture is smooth and smells very fragrant, remove from the heat and let cool in the pot.
  • While the sweet potato mixture cools, whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (5 ounces) evaporated milk, granulated sugar, eggs, bourbon, and vanilla extract, in a separate bowl, until totally smooth. Carefully pour the egg mixture into the warm sweet potato mixture and stir until evenly and smoothly combined.
  • Remove the crust from the refrigerator, pour the prepared filling into the pie crust, and then gently place the pie dish on a baking sheet. Bake the pie for 10 minutes at 375 degrees F, then reduce the heat to 325 degrees F and continue baking until cooked through; about 50 minutes. Check the pie periodically. If the crust is browning more quickly than you would like, shield it, then continue baking as directed. When the pie is ready, remove, and let cool completely.*
  • Meanwhile, heat a wide skillet over medium-low heat. Once the pan is heated, add the coconut in an even layer. Continually stir and fold over the coconut in the pan so that it cooks evenly and is a light, toasty brown; 6 to 8 minutes. Watch the pan attentively to prevent burning, then remove coconut immediately to a plate once ready. Let cool.
  • Finally, prepare the marshmallow cream topping. Place the cream in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment.** Begin beating on low speed, then slowly increase the speed to high, beating just until soft peaks form. Add the marshmallow creme and vanilla. Beat on high, scraping down the sides of the mixer a few times, until a loose whipped cream forms. The cream should be harder than soft peaks but not as stiff as hard peaks.
  • Serve the pie at room temperature, with the marshmallow whipped cream dolloped generously on top, and sprinkled with toasted coconut.

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 (of 10) without coconut or whipped topping, Calories 331 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 6 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 5 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 67 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 29 g, UnsaturatedFat 5 g

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

BEST-EVER SWEET POTATO PIE



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My grandmother handed down this recipe and it's amazing! The flavor, with a hint of maple and great spices, totally lives up to its name. -Erin Gibbons, Downingtown, Pennsylvania

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h35m

Yield 10 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 graham cracker crust (10 inches)
1 large egg white, beaten
1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1-1/4 cups fat-free milk
3 large eggs
2/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup maple syrup
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground mace

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400°. Brush crust with egg white. Bake 6-8 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Reduce heat to 350°., In a large bowl, beat the remaining ingredients until blended. Pour into crust. Bake until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean, 70-80 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 292 calories, Fat 8g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 64mg cholesterol, Sodium 318mg sodium, Carbohydrate 51g carbohydrate (39g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

WORLD'S BEST SWEET POTATO PIE



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Being from the South, we love our sweet potato pie. While many use many different ingredients to make their sweet potato pie this one stands out for its simplicity and goodness. This recipe was passed down to me from my best friend's mother who would cook the absolutely best sweet potato pies. After asking many times she finally wrote it down for me. Prepare yourself for the world's best sweet potato pie. Enjoy with whipped cream.

Provided by Lewis

Categories     Desserts     Pies     Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

Time 3h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large sweet potatoes
1 cup butter (such as Land O'Lakes®), melted
5 eggs, beaten
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk (such as PET®)
1 cup white sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon lemon juice
3 pie shells, thawed

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Drain water, peel sweet potatoes, and mash in a bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Mix butter and eggs together in a bowl until smooth; stir into mashed sweet potatoes. Mix milk, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, nutmeg, baking powder, and lemon juice into sweet potato mixture; pour into the 3 pie shells.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue to bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a pie comes out clean, about 40 minutes more. Cool pies for 15 to 30 minutes before refrigerating to cool completely, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 244 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

SWEET POTATO PIE



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Provided by Trisha Yearwood

Categories     dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield One 9-inch pie

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups canned sweet potatoes or 2 to 3 roasted, peeled and pureed sweet potatoes
3/4 cup sugar
2 large eggs
4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) butter, softened
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Pinch salt
1 unbaked 9-inch pie shell, homemade or store-bought

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the sweet potatoes and 1/2 cup of the sugar, as well as the eggs, butter, milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Beat until thoroughly blended and smooth. Pour the mixture into the pie shell and sprinkle with the remaining 1/4 cup sugar. Allow the pie to stand for 15 minutes before baking to allow the sugar to melt.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, about 1 hour. Cool before serving.

BEST EVER SWEET POTATO PIE



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A combo of another custard "crack" pie recipe and a sweet potato classic. I almost don't want to put it up because the calories must be stupendous. lol

Provided by Honeywine

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 3 Pies, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup melted butter
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
8 egg yolks
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
1/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 cup powdered milk
3/4 cup evaporated milk or 3/4 cup cream
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (optional)
3 cups mashed sweet potato
3 unbaked pie shells

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
  • Drain and mash sweet potato.
  • Mix all ingredients in a bowl.
  • Divide mixture into 3 pie shells. Careful not to over fill.
  • Bake at 375 degrees for approximately 60 minutes or until it no longer jiggles in the center.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 318.4, Fat 17.5, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 79.2, Sodium 456, Carbohydrate 37.3, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 20.2, Protein 3.9

WORLD'S BEST SWEET POTATO PIE



World's Best Sweet Potato Pie image

Being from the South, we love our sweet potato pie. While many use many different ingredients to make their sweet potato pie this one stands out for its simplicity and goodness. This recipe was passed down to me from my best friend's mother who would cook the absolutely best sweet potato pies. After asking many times she finally wrote it down for me. Prepare yourself for the world's best sweet potato pie. Enjoy with whipped cream.

Provided by Lewis

Categories     Sweet Potato Pie

Time 3h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 large sweet potatoes
1 cup butter (such as Land O'Lakes®), melted
5 eggs, beaten
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk (such as PET®)
1 cup white sugar, or to taste
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon lemon juice
3 pie shells, thawed

Steps:

  • Place sweet potatoes into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until tender, 40 to 50 minutes. Drain water, peel sweet potatoes, and mash in a bowl.
  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C).
  • Mix butter and eggs together in a bowl until smooth; stir into mashed sweet potatoes. Mix milk, sugar, flour, vanilla extract, nutmeg, baking powder, and lemon juice into sweet potato mixture; pour into the 3 pie shells.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue to bake until a toothpick inserted in the center of a pie comes out clean, about 40 minutes more. Cool pies for 15 to 30 minutes before refrigerating to cool completely, 1 to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.7 calories, Carbohydrate 32 g, Cholesterol 63.7 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 4.8 g, SaturatedFat 7.8 g, Sodium 244 mg, Sugar 12.4 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh, high-quality sweet potatoes for the best flavor. Choose sweet potatoes that are firm and have smooth skin.
  • Prick the sweet potatoes all over with a fork before baking. This will help them cook evenly and prevent them from bursting.
  • Bake the sweet potatoes until they are tender when pierced with a fork. This usually takes about 1 hour.
  • Allow the sweet potatoes to cool slightly before handling them. The skin is very thin and can easily tear.
  • Use a food processor or blender to puree the sweet potatoes until they are smooth and creamy.
  • Add the remaining ingredients to the sweet potato puree and mix until well combined.
  • Pour the sweet potato mixture into a pie crust and bake until the filling is set.
  • Let the pie cool completely before serving. Garnish with whipped cream or ice cream, if desired.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato pie is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed year-round. With its rich, creamy filling and flaky crust, it is sure to be a hit with everyone. Whether you are making it for a special occasion or just as a weeknight treat, this easy sweet potato pie recipe is sure to please.

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