π₯§ Sweet Potato Pie
π Ingredients:
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2β3 medium sweet potatoes)
1 cup sugar
Β½ cup melted butter
2 eggs
Β½ cup milk (or evaporated milk for richer flavor)
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
Β½ tsp ground nutmeg
ΒΌ tsp ground ginger (optional)
ΒΌ tsp salt
1 unbaked pie crust
π¨βπ³ Instructions:
Prepare the sweet potatoes
Peel, chop, and boil sweet potatoes until soft (about 15β20 minutes).
Drain and mash until smooth.
Make the filling
In a bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with melted butter.
Add sugar, eggs, milk, and vanilla.
Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
Mix until smooth and creamy.
Assemble the pie
Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust.
Bake
Bake at 180Β°C (350Β°F) for 50β60 minutes.
The center should be set but slightly soft.
Cool & serve
Let it cool completely before slicing.
Optional: top with whipped cream π
π‘ Tips:
Roast the sweet potatoes instead of boiling for deeper flavor.
Add a little orange zest for a fresh twist.
Best served chilled or at room temperature.