Condensed Milk Sweet Potato Pie

Ultra silky and supremely cozy, this sweet potato pie is like a warm hug in every bite. With warming spices, a hint of tangy orange, and the perfect sweetness, this pie will quickly become a family favorite.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American, Southern

Prep Time 30

Cook Time 45

Total Time 1 15

Servings

Calories 287kcal

Author Imma

Ingredients

1 9-inch pie crust (regular, deep-dish, store-bought, or homemade)
2-3 sweet potatoes (about 1 pound or 2 cups mashed)
2 eggs
1 14-ounce can (400ml) sweetened condensed milk
4 ounces (113g) unsalted butter, softened
1 teaspoon (4g) ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon (1g) ground nutmeg
½ teaspoon (1g) ground ginger
1 teaspoon (2g) orange zest
½ teaspoon (3g) salt
1 teaspoon (5ml) vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F/177℃.
Line the bottom of the pie crust with parchment paper, then add dried beans to ensure that the bottom of the crust does not rise.
Bake for 5-6 minutes in the preheated oven, remove from the oven, and let it cool.
Rinse, peel, and cut the sweet potatoes into chunks, then add to a medium saucepan. Cover them with water by at least an inch.
Bring it to a boil over high heat and then reduce the heat. Cook until tender and the potatoes can be easily pierced with a fork – about 10-12 minutes or more, depending on the size of the potatoes.
Drain water and simmer for about a minute or until the water has evaporated.
Put the sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl and mash them using a handheld mixer. Next, add the remaining ingredients: softened butter, condensed milk, eggs, nutmeg, ground ginger, cinnamon, orange zest, salt, and vanilla extract.
Continue mixing until all the ingredients have been fully incorporated.
Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and bake for about 40-50 minutes or until the top is nice and thoroughly browned or a skewer inserted in the middle of the pie comes out clean.
Remove the sweet potato pie from the oven and let it cool in the pan until room temperature.
Remove and top with whipped cream, pecan, or caramel sauce for a decadent treat. Enjoy!

Notes

Cover the sweet potatoes with about an inch of water to help them cook evenly when boiling them.
Still not sure your pie is done baking? Look at how set it is. The center of the pie should barely jiggle when it's ready. It may take a few tries to figure out if your pie is done by sight only, but you'll get the hang of it.
Leftover pie filling? Use it to make bite-sized mini sweet potato pies, which are super cute and make a great afternoon snack.
For a flaky pie crust, ensure all your ingredients and mixing bowls are super cold before starting.
Please remember that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe.

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