Here’s Why You’ll Love This Sweet Potato Pie
Similar to this pumpkin pie recipe (and we all know how good that is!) but with a more substantial texture Creamy, rich, and dense sweet potato filling Solely sweetened with dark brown sugar Packed with flavor thanks to butter, vanilla extract, and our favorite fall spices Baked in a flaky pie crust and paired wonderfully with homemade whipped cream or salted caramel toppings Perfect make-ahead dessert, freeing precious oven and counter space
This is our take on sweet potato pie. This pie is a Southern classic and for a true Southern sweet potato pie recipe, I encourage you to check out the Homemade Sweet Potato Pie on Divas Can Cook.
What is the Difference Between Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Pies?
If you’ve ever made my pumpkin pie, you’ll notice we use many of the same ingredients in this pie, but varying quantities of each. Why? To obtain a slightly different texture.
Pumpkin pie = pudding/custard-y. Sweet potato pie = denser, more substantial
Let’s review the power players in homemade sweet potato pie.
Overview of the Steps
How to Freeze This Pie
Sweet potato pie is a wonderful dessert to make ahead of time. Simply bake the pie as directed, cool completely, then wrap tightly with plastic wrap or foil. Place in a freezer-safe zip-top bag or airtight container and freeze for up to 3 months. When ready to serve, thaw overnight in the refrigerator and allow to come to room temperature before slicing. Can’t get enough sweet potatoes? Try sweet potato casserole, sweet potato dinner rolls, or candied sweet potatoes next. And if you’re looking for more Thanksgiving dessert inspiration, here are all of our favorite Thanksgiving pies.
