Homemade sweet potato pie is a southern food classic!

Make this rich and creamy sweet potato filling with fragrant notes of cinnamon and nutmeg and bake it in a flaky pie crust. Serve this delicious pie on the picnic table or the holiday table, and watch it disappear!

We Love Sweet Potato Pie

  • Homemade pies are comfort food at their best! With a pre-made pie crust, this recipe is as easy as…pie!Sweet potato pie is a little denser and we find it more flavorful compared to pumpkin pie. It uses ingredients you likely have on hand, don’t wait for Thanksgiving, this pie can be made any time of year.

What’s in Sweet Potato Pie?

SWEET POTATOES: Versatile sweet potatoes are available year-round. Choose heavy spuds without bruises or cuts.

Sweet Potato Pie vs. Pumpkin Pie

So, what is the difference between sweet potato pie and pumpkin pie? The two pies are very similar, calling for ingredients such as eggs, condensed or evaporated milk, and warm spices like nutmeg and cinnamon (or pumpkin pie spice).

Obviously, one pie uses pumpkin puree while the other uses mashed sweet potatoes. The textures are also similar but you will likely find that this recipe has a bit more texture (using fresh sweet potatoes) and isn’t as ‘wet’.

We find sweet potato pie to have a more naturally sweet flavor than its pumpkin pie relative. We prefer just cinnamon in this recipe and use pumpkin pie spice in pumpkin pie.

DAIRY: Evaporated milk, butter, sugar, and eggs give this pie its signature moist and airy texture. Use extra-large eggs for maximum fluffiness!

SPICES: Traditional spices like vanilla, nutmeg, and cinnamon give sweet potato pie its savory flavor. Try adding a DIY pumpkin spice blend and use it all year long!

VARIATIONS: A graham cracker pie crust can be switched out for the regular crust. For an extra deep caramelized flavor, use a 1:1 ratio of white sugar to brown sugar. Make sweet potato pie REALLY stand out with a homemade topping of candied pecans, or a drizzle of caramel sauce. Serve as a dessert or use the topping in a sweet potato shepherd’s pie.

How to Make Sweet Potato Pie

  • Cook potatoes. Mash. Run through a potato ricer, blender, or mixer.Combine all the ingredients (except the crust).Pour into uncooked crust and bake (as per the recipe below).Cool before serving.

Top sweet potato pie with whipped cream or these deliciously crunchy candied pecans.

Tips for a Great Pie

  • Use an electric mixer to thoroughly mix the pie ingredients.Cook sweet potato pie in advance, cool, and cover with plastic wrap until ready to serve. Leave at room temperature at least 60 minutes before serving.To get the strings out of sweet potato pie, you can use a potato ricer (image above) or mix longer with a hand mixer (the beaters will collect some of the strings). The filling can also be blended if desired or run through a fine strainer.

Storing Leftover Pie

Keep leftover sweet potato pie covered in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Whole cooled pies and leftover pie portions can be frozen if wrapped tightly in plastic wrap for up to 6 weeks. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.

  • Apple Pie Recipe – a holiday must-haveClassic Pecan Pie – deliciously sweet & butteryPraline Pumpkin Pie – the perfect combinationThe Best Apple Crumb Pie Ever – a 5 star recipePumpkin Pie Recipe – serve with whipped cream or ice cream

Did you make this Sweet Potato Pie? Be sure to leave a rating and a comment below! 

Sweet Potato Pie

Nutrition Information

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

© SpendWithPennies.com. Content and photographs are copyright protected. Sharing of this recipe is both encouraged and appreciated. Copying and/or pasting full recipes to any social media is strictly prohibited. Please view my photo use policy here.

Like our recipes?Follow us on Pinterest!

Follow us on Pinterest