Sweet Potato Pie

This sweet potato pie recipe was shared with me by a special friend in Atlanta, GA. It has long been a favorite, with a smooth, creamy filling, warm spices, and flaky pie crust. Everyone who tastes it says it is the best they’ve ever had! Perfect for Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

• Make a classic sweet potato pie with a smooth, buttery filling flavored with cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
• Get an extra-smooth, creamy filling with the optional food processor method.

There’s nothing like a freshly baked sweet potato pie to usher in the holiday season. This top-rated recipe combines fresh sweet potato with butter, milk, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg for a smooth, warmly spiced filling in a flaky pastry crust. It’s a comforting make-ahead dessert for Thanksgiving and other holiday gatherings.

Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

• 1 (1-pound) sweet potato, with skin
• 1/2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1/2 cup milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust