Sweet Potato Pie with Condensed Milk
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes about 2 medium sweet potatoes
- 1 14 oz can sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust store-bought or homemade
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
- If you haven’t already, peel, boil, and mash the sweet potatoes until smooth. Measure 1 ½ cups for the filling.
Step 2: Make the Filling
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes and sweetened condensed milk. Add the eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Whisk until the mixture is smooth and fully combined.
Step 3: Pour the Filling into the Crust
- Place the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and pour the sweet potato mixture into the crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Step 4: Bake the Pie
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the pie for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. If the crust begins to brown too quickly, cover the edges with foil.
Step 5: Cool and Serve
- Remove the pie from the oven and allow it to cool to room temperature before slicing. Serve with a dollop of whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Smooth Filling Tip: For an extra smooth texture, blend the mashed sweet potatoes in a food processor before adding them to the filling mixture.
- Spice Variations: Add a pinch of allspice or a dash of cloves for extra warmth and depth of flavor.
- Pie Crust: Both store-bought and homemade pie crusts work well. If using homemade, blind-bake the crust for a firmer base.