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Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Prep 30 min Cook 1 hr Total 1 hr 30 min Servings 8

By Lukasz Jagiello

Published Oct 11, 2026 · Updated Oct 11, 2026

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About this recipe

I only post recipes that I have tried and verified and are good to my taste — all taste may vary.

Push the mash through a sieve for the smoothest custard; sweet potatoes are stringy.

Ingredients

Method

  1. 01

    Heat oven to 350°F.

  2. 02

    Beat sweet potato with brown butter until smooth, then remaining ingredients.

  3. 03

    Pour into the crust.

  4. 04

    Bake 50–60 minutes until the center is just set.

  5. 05

    Cool completely before slicing.

Notes & swaps

  • Push the mash through a sieve for the smoothest custard; sweet potatoes are stringy.