There’s nothing like a sweet potato pie when you’re craving all the flavors of fall. You can whip up this scrumptious, velvety sweet potato pie on your next cozy evening at home. Made with canned sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg, and baked in a flaky crust, this quick and easy pie takes only 20 minutes to prepare.
While many in the South enjoy this elegant dessert year round, sweet potato pie is an ideal dish for the fall and winter months. The aromatic blend of spices make it just right for the chillier seasons. It’s also a popular staple on many Thanksgiving and Christmas menus, sometimes served in place of pumpkin pie. Why limit yourself to enjoying this treat during only one season, especially when it’s so easy to make.
The most notable aspect of sweet potato pie is the creamy, velvety texture. To obtain this, make sure the filling is smooth with no lumps of sweet potatoes. Making sure your filling is properly mixed will give your pie that silky texture that makes it so memorable. While you can prepare the filling using an electric mixer, we highly recommend using a blender or food processor.
Sweet potato pie delivers a deep, comforting sweetness that feels warm and familiar. The mashed sweet potatoes create a naturally creamy filling with earthy, caramel‑like notes that don’t rely on heavy sugar to taste rich. Spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, or vanilla enhance that flavor without overpowering it, giving the pie a cozy aroma that immediately signals home and tradition. The texture—smooth, velvety, and custard‑soft—makes each bite feel soothing and satisfying.
The popularity of sweet potato pie comes from its strong cultural roots and its place at holiday tables, especially in the South. Sweet potato pie carries a sense of heritage and celebration, yet it’s simple enough for everyday baking. It slices beautifully, tastes great warm or chilled, and offers a lighter alternative to the traditional pumpkin pie. That blend of history, comfort, and naturally rich flavor is what continues to make sweet potato pie so popular.
What You’ll Need To Make This Pie
Tools & Utensils
- 9-inch deep dish pie plate
- Wire cooling rack
- Food processor, blender or hand mixer
- Spatula or spoon
Key Ingredients
- Refrigerated pie crust
- Canned sweet potatoes
- Half and half
- Light brown sugar
- Ground cinnamon
- Nutmeg
- Eggs (beaten)
- Whipped topping or whipped cream
Quick & Easy Sweet Potato Pie Recipe
Utensils & Equipment
- 1 9-inch deep dish pie plate
- 1 wire cooling rack
- 1 food processor blender or hand mixer
- 1 spatula or spoon or spoon
Ingredients List
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- 1 1/2 cups canned sweet potatoes 15-ounce can
- 1 cup half and half
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 2 eggs eggs beaten
- 4 ounces whipped topping or whipped cream
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat oven to 425℉.
Crust
- Place the crust into the bottom of the pie plate, making sure the edges hang evenly around the top.
- Crimp the edge of the crust to create a scalloped look.
Mix It Up
- Beat together the sweet potatoes, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg,, half-and-half, and eggs until creamy and smooth. We recommend using a blender or food processor but you can also beat with a hand mixer.
- Spoon the mixture into the prepared pie crust.
Bake
- Bake at 425℉ for 15 minutes then reduce the oven to 350℉ and bake for an additional 35 – 40 minutes.
- The pie is done when the center doesn't giggle when you shake the pie plate.
Cool Down
- Cool on wire cooling rack for 45 – 60 minutes.
- Serve with whipped topping or whipped cream. whichever you prefer.
