Papa Charles Sweet Potato Pie
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of the South with Papa Charles Sweet Potato Pie! This classic dessert features velvety roasted sweet potatoes blended with rich butter, a duo of sugars, creamy evaporated milk, and fragrant spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, all nestled into a flaky 9-inch pie crust. Perfectly sweet and satisfyingly smooth, this pie is baked to perfection until the filling is set and irresistibly creamy. With a prep time of just 25 minutes and an hour of cooling time, this homemade sweet potato pie is as easy as it is delicious, making it an ideal treat for holiday gatherings or any occasion that calls for a taste of soul food tradition. Top it off with whipped cream to take this dessert to decadent new heights! Keywords: sweet potato pie recipe, homemade sweet potato pie, Southern desserts, classic holiday pies, comforting dessert recipes.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 3 medium (about 1.5 lbs) Sweet potatoes
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 large Eggs
- 0.5 cup Evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons Vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 1 9-inch Prepared pie crust
- 1 Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Wash the sweet potatoes thoroughly, then pierce them several times with a fork. Place them on a baking sheet and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until they are fork-tender.
Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool for about 10 minutes. Peel the skins off the sweet potatoes and place the flesh in a large mixing bowl.
Using a hand mixer or a stand mixer, beat the sweet potatoes until smooth and free of any lumps.
Add the unsalted butter to the warm sweet potatoes and mix until the butter is fully melted and incorporated.
Stir in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and salt. Mix until the filling is creamy and fully combined.
Roll out your pie crust and place it into a 9-inch pie dish, crimping the edges as desired.
Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust, spreading it evenly.
Bake the pie in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before serving.
Optional: Serve each slice with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4908 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 152.3 g | 195% | |
| Saturated Fat | 65.2 g | 326% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 579 mg | 193% | |
| Sodium | 2933 mg | 128% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 843.1 g | 307% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 64.3 g | 230% | |
| Total Sugars | 389.4 g | ||
| Protein | 67.0 g | 134% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.6 mcg | 23% | |
| Calcium | 1149 mg | 88% | |
| Iron | 21.5 mg | 119% | |
| Potassium | 825 mg | 18% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
