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Easy Sweet Potato Pie

This Easy Sweet Potato Pie is a classic Thanksgiving dessert you don't want to miss. It's so simple to make, and your guests will love it!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword pie, sweet potatoes
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cool 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 55 minutes
Servings 12 slices
Calories 239kcal

Equipment

  • Pie pan

Ingredients

Filling

  • 40 oz. canned yams drained and mashed
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ cup heavy whipping cream
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • cup butter softened - salted
  • 2 tbsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ tsp salt

Pie Crust

  • 1 tbsp butter - softened
  • 1 refrigerated pie crust for 8”/9” pans (or homemade)

Topping

  • Whipped cream and pumpkin pie spice, for garnish

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400°f.

Filling

  • In a large bowl, combine the mashed yams, eggs, and heavy cream.
  • Add the sugar, butter (for the filling), cornstarch, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix with a stand mixer or hand mixer. You want the filling to be smooth and whipped slightly.

Crust

  • Add 1 tablespoon softened butter to the pie dish and spread it to coat the whole dish.
  • Roll the pie crust into the prepared dish and remove any air pockets from between the dish and crust.
  • Press the edge of the crust into a decorative shape or in the dish’s edge mold if applicable.

Bake

  • Bake the crust for 3 minutes.
  • Remove the crust and then add the prepared pie filling - smoothing out evenly and level with the dish.
  • Bake the pie for 12 minutes.
  • Reduce the heat to 335° and bake for an additional 30 minutes or until the center is set. The toothpick test should be clean.
  • Remove the pie and let cool on a wire rack for 3-4 hours. The pie needs to be cool. If you serve it before it cools, the shape of the pie will not be firm enough to sustain itself.
  • Top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of pumpkin spice. Nutmeg and be used to garnish too.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 239kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 56mg | Sodium: 180mg | Potassium: 50mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1mg | Net Carbohydrates: 18g