Description
Silky smooth sweet potato pie crowned with a crunchy pecan topping. Warm spices, buttery richness, and caramelized nuts make every slice taste like a cozy celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 unbaked 9-inch pie crust
- 1 cup pecan halves
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, for topping
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, for topping
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Fit the pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish and prick the base with a fork. Blind bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, whisk together mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until completely smooth.
- Pour the filling into the pre-baked crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
- In a separate bowl, stir pecan halves with brown sugar, melted butter, and flour until evenly coated and crumbly.
- Sprinkle the pecan mixture evenly over the filling.
- Bake for 50 to 55 minutes, until the center is set and the topping is golden. If the crust browns too quickly, cover edges with foil.
- Cool completely on a wire rack for at least 2 hours.
- Slice and serve plain, with whipped cream, or a scoop of vanilla ice cream.
Notes
- Note: Roast sweet potatoes instead of boiling for a deeper, caramelized flavor and less moisture.
- Do not overmix the filling to avoid air bubbles and cracks.
- Chill the pie before slicing for the cleanest wedges.
- Store covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 days or freeze tightly wrapped for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 54g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 85mg