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Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie

A traditional family dessert featuring a creamy sweet potato filling and flaky crust, perfect for gatherings and special occasions.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert, Holiday
Cuisine: American, Southern
Calories: 320
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes) Look for firm sweet potatoes without blemishes.
  • 1 cup granulated sugar Adjust for desired sweetness.
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk Can substitute with coconut milk for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 large eggs For a vegan option, substitute with flax seed meal.
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
For the Crust
  • 1 (9-inch) pie crust, store-bought or homemade For a flakier crust, opt for a butter-based crust.
  • 1 tablespoon sugar Optional, for sprinkling on top of the crust.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. Peel and cube the sweet potatoes. Boil them in salted water until tender, about 15-20 minutes. Drain and mash until smooth.
  3. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Blend well until the mixture is creamy and even in color.
  4. Place your pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish. If using a store-bought crust, follow the package instructions for pre-baking if necessary.
  5. Pour the sweet potato filling into the crust, smoothing the top with a spatula for even cooking.
Baking
  1. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the pie has set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  2. Remove from the oven and let it cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing.

Notes

For a zesty kick, try adding a teaspoon of fresh ginger. Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 5 days. This pie freezes well for up to 2 months.