Description
Juneteenth sweet potato pie is a celebration of heritage and flavor, featuring a creamy, spiced filling made from sweet potatoes nestled in a flaky crust. With rich notes of cinnamon and nutmeg, each slice offers a comforting taste that evokes warmth and connection during Juneteenth festivities. Easy to prepare, this pie is perfect for gatherings, making it a beloved staple at any table. Enjoy it warm or chilled, topped with whipped cream for an extra touch of indulgence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium-sized)
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 premade pie crust
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel, chop, and boil sweet potatoes until tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, sugars, melted butter, evaporated milk, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract. Whisk until silky.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust and evenly spread it.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set (a knife inserted should come out clean).
- Let cool for at least an hour before slicing. Serve warm or chilled with whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (120g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 52g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg