While you may think that Pumpkin pie is the most traditional dessert to serve on Thanksgiving, I urge you to consider trying Sweet Potato Pie instead. While the two are similar, Sweet Potato Pie has some specific advantages and is just as delicious as any other pie you could make. You should also try Carrot Pie, Oatmeal Pie, Pumpkin Pie, and Pecan Pie this holiday season. Your family will be so glad you found these traditional recipes!
Why You’ll Love this Recipe
Key Ingredients
Complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.
Sweet Potatoes: The main ingredient is, of course, fresh sweet potatoes. We’ll boil them to bring out the perfect texture and sweet flavor. You need 3 medium sized potatoes equaling 1 ¾ pounds total. Pie Crust: A delicious pie must start with an amazing crust! My All Butter Pie Crust is flaky, buttery, and perfect for sweet potato pie. You can use your own pie crust recipe, or pre-made pie crust dough that you can buy from the store. Spices: For the best warm fall flavor, this pie needs a bit of cinnamon and nutmeg. A pinch of salt will elevate these flavors. Sugar: Sweet potatoes are sweet on their own, but not quite sweet enough for dessert. Sugar brings them to the perfect level for a perfect pie. Egg: Sweet potato pie is a custard pie, and uses an egg to hold everything together and turn the liquid potato puree into a smooth, solid pie. Baking Powder: Added to the filling mixed with a little bit of milk, baking soda makes the sweet potato pie filling airy and fluffy. Vanilla Extract: A good quality vanilla extract will really bring out all of the amazing flavors in this pie.
How to Make Sweet Potato Pie
Sweet Potato Pie Tips
Boil extra sweet potatoes. Use the extras as a side dish for a simple Chicken Dinner tonight. Measure the potatoes. You want to have 2 ½ cups of mashed sweet potatoes. Adding too much or not enough to the filling could keep it from setting properly or it could overflow the crust! Use a measuring cup to measure the potatoes after you’ve mashed them. Consider Ricing: Using a potato ricer creates sweet potato filling with a lighter texture since you aren’t compressing the potatoes as much. If you have a ricer, this is definitely the time to use it. Make a Smooth Filling. Small lumps of potato in the filling aren’t a huge deal, but you can strain the filling mixture using a sieve to remove them so that your pie is silky and lump free. Let it rest. Sweet potato pie needs to cool down completely before you cut into it. Give it at least two hours at room temperature to set.
Best Toppings for Sweet Potato Pie
Make a simple whipped cream, buy some canned whipped cream, or pull out the cool whip to top this pie with something creamy. Roasted pecans are delicious on top of sweet potato pie, as is toasted coconut.
What to Serve with Sweet Potato Pie
Other Pies: Sometimes a pie is great on its own, but one pie is never as good as multiple pies! Go here to see all of my pie recipes, or try making my Pumpkin Pie, Cherry Pie, or Peach Pie. Feeding a crowd? Make a pumpkin slab pie so everyone gets a slice! Make it for Thanksgiving: Sweet Potato Pie is perfect for your Thanksgiving table. While you’re planning, check out all of my Thanksgiving recipes for turkey, sides, and desserts. Have it After Dinner: Pie doesn’t need to be saved for special occasions. Make this pie ahead of time and enjoy it after a nice hearty family dinner, like Cream of Mushroom Chicken or my favorite Meatloaf recipe. Make a homemade sweet potato pie this year! I want to hear all about how much you love it. Be sure to pin this recipe so everyone can enjoy it! © Little Sunny Kitchen
title: “Sweet Potato Pie” ShowToc: true date: “2024-10-09” author: “Eric Porter”
This sweet potato pie is so delicious, it is pound to be a hit. If you love sweet potatoes and you love pumpkin pie, you will adore this delicious dessert perfect for the holidays.
Making Ahead
This can be made up to 24 hours in advance. It can be served cold, room temperature, or you can cover it and warm it in the oven for 30 minutes before serving.
Storing Leftovers
Leftovers of this pie can be stored in the refrigerator for up to four days, covered. As with all recipes, use your best discretion when it comes to leftovers.
