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Sweet Potato Pie Recipe – Soul Food

11/15/15

Southern Sweet Potato Pie, Soul Food Style made completely from scratch!Learn how to make sweet potato pie from scratch!

Hey Y’all! I’ve been getting a ton of requests for a homemade soul food style sweet potato pie. You know the kind with a flaky & buttery crust made completely from scratch. The kind of sweet potato pie recipe that reminds you of your grandmothers. Well, let me tell you that I have tried many sweet potato recipes in my life, but I do have a favorite one. Which one is my favorite? I would have to go with the recipe that I shared back in 2012. That recipe consist of ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a few other simple ingredients. These past couple years, I have changed a few ingredients , and I have totally perfected it.

Let me show and tell you how I make my revised sweet potato pie recipe!

This sweet potato pie is velvety and creamy. This is sure to impress your guests!

For my sweet potatoes, I use yams, which in the USA, are still sweet potatoes, but they have orange flesh. I think using yams makes a prettier sweet potato pie, because of the color. I also think that it tastes better!

Yams can bring out a brighter color and flavor profile when baking the pie.

As mentioned, this is my revised recipe for my sweet potato pie that I uploaded back in 2012. I use a lot of the same ingredient, however I also use a couple of different ingredients as well!

  • Instead of using half & half, I use evaporated milk
  • I use less eggs. For this pie, I used 2 large eggs ( in the video I said one egg, but its 2 eggs!).
  • I use bourbon vanilla extract, but you can use regular vanilla extract ( use real vanilla, not imitation.)

Be sure that you're using bourbon vanilla when making this pie.

I changed my pie crust recipe up for old fashioned sweet potato pie. This time it will be more flavorful! I added more sugar, a combination of butter & butter flavored shortening. I love a nice buttery crust when it comes to my sweet potato pies, so that’s why I use real butter. I also like a nice flaky crust, and the combination of shortening and buttery always result in having a buttery flaky pie crust.

Close of up the creamy texture of this sweet potato pie.

These days (for the filling) instead of boiling whole sweet potatoes, I wash, peel, and chop the sweet potatoes in cubes. I find that it cooks faster, and it’s actually a lot easier that way.

This sweet potato pie is a great recipe to try if you're just starting out with baking.This is definitely my favorite sweet potato pie recipe. It’s easy, and doesn’t call for a lot of ingredients. It makes the perfect holiday or any occasion dessert

Watch the tutorial!

*****2016 Update: I bake the sweet potatoes instead of boiling them. I think that the flavor and texture is much better this way! Other than that, I still use the same ingredients listed below..

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Sweet Potato Pie Recipe - Soul Food

Southern Sweet Potato Pie made completely from scratch. Baked sweet potatoes give this holiday classic a rich flavor, paired perfectly with a buttery, flakey pie crust.
Course Dessert
Cuisine holiday, Southern
Keyword Sweet Potato Pie
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Author I Heart Recipes

Ingredients

Filling

  • 1 lb sweet potatoes peeled & chopped
  • 2 medium sized eggs
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 tbsp pure vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 8 tbsp salted butter softened

Pie Crust

  • 1 1/4 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/4 cup cold salted butter diced or shredded
  • 1/4 cup butter flavored shortening
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 1/2 tbsp ice water

Instructions

  • Sprinkle in 1 1/4 cup of all purpose flour into a large mixing bowl.
  • Add in the cold butter, butter flavored shortening, 2 tbsp of sugar, 1 tsp salt, and 1 tsp of vanilla extract.
  • Mix the ingredients until it forms into a dough, then wrap with plastic wrap and store the dough in the refrigerator.
  • Toss the peeled and chopped sweet potatoes into a medium sized pot, and pour in about 4-6 cups of water.
  • Place the pot over high heat, and boil the potatoes, until they are fork tender.
  • Once the potatoes are done, drain the water, and let the potatoes cool.
  • Toss the cool sweet potatoes into a mixing bowl, and whisk until the potatoes are nice and creamy.
  • Sprinkle in 1 tsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg, 1/4 tsp ground ginger, and 1 cup granulated sugar.
  • Next, add in two medium sized eggs, 1/2 cup of evaporated milk, 1 tbsp vanilla extract, and 8 tbsp of softened butter.
  • Whisk until the mixture is nice creamy and airy.
  • Remove the dough from the refrigerator, flatten it out, then place it into a 9 inch pie pan.
  • Bake the pie shell for 7-10 minutes on 325 F.
  • Remove the shell from the oven, then turn the heat up to 350 F.
  • Start adding the sweet potato pie filling into the pie shell, and smooth it out.
  • Bake the pie for 45 - 50 minutes.
  • Let the pie cool until it is room temperature.
  • Enjoy!

Video

Notes

If you are not a fan of ginger you can leave it out.

Try these recipes as well!

Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie is an additional southern favorite.Old Fashioned Buttermilk Pie


Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding combines two of the things the South is known for.Peach Cobbler Bread Pudding


Soul Food Peach Cobbler gives a nod to Atlanta with this sweet treat.Soul Food Peach Cobbler


Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls combines two favorite recipes together.Sweet Potato Pie Cinnamon Rolls


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Comments

  1. Mary says

    November 15, 2015 at 7:48 pm

    Love sweet potatoes…so this pie is perfect! Pinned. Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 16, 2015 at 9:34 am

      Thank you for pinning it Mary! XOXO

      Reply
      • david florence says

        November 16, 2017 at 4:48 pm

        5 stars
        i love sweet potato pie

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          November 16, 2017 at 4:55 pm

          So do I! 🙂

          Reply
      • Deborah says

        November 24, 2020 at 5:43 am

        5 stars
        Thank you, I will be trying the recipe on Thanksgiving.

        Reply
    • Earthie48 says

      November 20, 2016 at 7:35 am

      5 stars
      Rosie, I’m in love with you! I LOVE how you are so CREATIVE with your recipes! I get so TIRED of the SAME OLE, SAME OLE! I am so HAPPY that I STUMBLED across your site! THANK YOU, THANK YOU & THANK YOU!

      Reply
      • Rosie says

        November 20, 2016 at 9:26 pm

        Glad that you found my site as well!

        Reply
        • elainegonzales [email protected] says

          November 7, 2017 at 9:15 am

          Thanks I’m going to try it out

          Reply
        • billy norman says

          November 21, 2018 at 5:08 am

          5 stars
          I like watching your cooking video on your web site at iheart.com you and the reason that is you keep it
          simple to where people can understand it like me I whatever recipe I want to make I will allways go to
          iheart.com

          Reply
    • Kimberly Greasham says

      November 21, 2017 at 8:43 am

      5 stars
      I will be trying this recipe for Thanksgiving. Thanks for the tips. Have a Happy Holiday!

      Reply
    • Clifford Hopkins says

      March 4, 2019 at 8:01 am

      Rosie – you are a gift to YouTube. One of the best !! Love the videos. Just Excellent.

      Reply
  2. Therese says

    November 19, 2015 at 7:31 am

    Looks so good!
    I’ll try this pie in the near future.
    If I may ask, how does one put such a “recipe box” on the blog? Seems very smart!

    Greetings,
    Therese in Sweden.

    Reply
  3. Verinicca says

    November 20, 2015 at 9:52 pm

    I was just wanting to know what is flavored shortening, I know of the original shortening but I have never heard of the flavored. Also if I want to do more than one pie should I just double the ingredients?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 23, 2015 at 5:00 pm

      Butter flavored shortening is shortening flavored like butter. And yes.

      Reply
      • Verinicca says

        November 24, 2015 at 5:08 pm

        Hey Rosie quick question so I am making the dough once I make the dough in the mixer it’s not going to really formed together right? Now that it is done it doesn’t really feeling like dough is that because it’s not refrigerated yet??? Please help lol

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          November 25, 2015 at 2:19 pm

          Knead the dough on a lightly floured flat service. It should form into pie dough.

          Reply
  4. Laura says

    November 23, 2015 at 7:41 am

    If I do not prepare the crust from scratch, can I use a frozen one?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 23, 2015 at 4:45 pm

      Yes

      Reply
      • Cindy says

        November 18, 2016 at 12:21 pm

        If I use a frozen crust, how do I modify that to the recipe?

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          November 18, 2016 at 5:32 pm

          You shouldn’t have to modify the recipe.

          Reply
    • LaMar Sims says

      December 12, 2016 at 4:39 am

      5 stars
      Rosie, can I use canned yams?

      Reply
      • Rosie says

        December 12, 2016 at 10:17 am

        I don’t recommend it.

        Reply
  5. Renee says

    November 23, 2015 at 3:52 pm

    Hi Rosie. On the video, it shows you adding both the butter and the butter flavored shortening, yet on the recipe it says 1/4 cup butter OR 1/4 cup shortening. So, is it 1/2 cup total on the fat for the crust or just 1/4 cup? I really want to try your recipe because the pie sounds so good, but I don’t want to waste my time and mess it all up. Thanks!!!!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 23, 2015 at 4:42 pm

      Please review the recipe. It says 1/4 cup of each. Thanks 😀

      Reply
      • Renee says

        November 24, 2015 at 12:21 pm

        For some reason, after I had copied the text over to a pdf to print, the word “shredded” was not on there…so it just looked like “use butter, diced OR …shortening”. Great! I’m going to make for Thanksgiving, because your recipe looks so much dense and dry, thus more carmelized than other recipes I’ve tried. Thanks and Happy Thanksgiving!

        Reply
        • Rosie says

          November 24, 2015 at 12:33 pm

          After your last comment, I did catch the error and fixed it! LOL. This pie isn’t “dry” LOL. But I think I know what you’re saying. haha

          Reply
          • Renee says

            November 24, 2015 at 4:43 pm

            Yay! now I know I’m not losing my mind, well except for choosing to use the word “dry” where no one would ever want a pie described as “dry” right? haha So, not overly fluffy and wet, but dense and firm with less moisture. That’s what I’m looking for. BTW, have you ever experimented with increasing the baking time on this pie where the crust gets darker (yet not burnt) and the filling less moist? I’m always afraid to overcook a custardy pie beyond recommended time, but I end up with a mushier/wetter filling than I wanted and wish I let it bake longer.

  6. Rosemary says

    December 15, 2015 at 1:49 am

    Hey Rosie,

    Greetings from Nairobi, Kenya. My name is Rozie too. Made my 1st sweet potato pie using your recipe, great results, thank you.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 15, 2015 at 8:23 am

      Thanks for trying my recipe!

      Reply
  7. April says

    December 31, 2015 at 9:11 pm

    5 stars
    I haven’t tasted the Patti pies just yet….. But after making this pie, three times since the recipe came out… ROSIE!!!! RRRROOOOSSIEE!!! Omg this is the best sweet potato pie!

    Reply
  8. Zurlita M. says

    January 3, 2016 at 10:43 am

    5 stars
    Hi, Rosie! Thank you so much for this very tasty recipe. I have recently come to US from Romania, where there are no sweet potatoes. I bought a box from supermarket, but I didn’t know how to cook them. Searching online for a recipe, I found yours and tried it. It’s easy to make, cheap, and delicious. Many thanks and a happy 2016!

    Reply
  9. Sandi says

    March 2, 2016 at 10:25 pm

    unbelievably good- thanks for sharing!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 3, 2016 at 5:38 pm

      Thanks for coming by Sandi!

      Reply
  10. Gaber says

    March 8, 2016 at 11:25 am

    5 stars
    Hi Rosie!
    I looooove sweet potatoes and I want to try this pie asap. BUT.
    In my country (Italy) no shortening exists. I searched for it in the international food market too. It is nowhere to be found.
    What do you suggest I do?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 8, 2016 at 8:13 pm

      Feel free to use a store bought crust, or you can use unsalted butter. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Gina says

    October 1, 2016 at 7:15 am

    5 stars
    Hi, How do you bake your sweet potatoes for the sweet potato pie?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 1, 2016 at 7:43 pm

      Hi Gina! I simply bake them in the oven until tender, then once done, scoop out the filling.

      Reply
  12. Tabby says

    October 17, 2016 at 3:58 pm

    5 stars
    Hey Rosie I have a few questions…. Soooo I’m going to try and make this piece for thanksgiving however my husband is used to a lemon flavored sweet potatoe pie ( if that makes sense) so if I was to add some extract to the receipe how much? And should I take or switch anything from the receipe??? Also the ginger is the flavor in the pie Loud where someone could tell it there ??? I just asked because I’m cooking for peaky eaters lol … Thanks you for your help

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 17, 2016 at 6:36 pm

      Hi Tabby. The ginger isn’t too strong. If you’d like to omit it, you can. As for the other ingredients, you’d have to play around with it to customize it for your husband, sorry.

      Reply
      • Tabby says

        October 18, 2016 at 7:12 am

        Ok thanks I’ll try … thanks

        Reply
  13. Momo says

    November 9, 2016 at 5:26 am

    Hi there. At what point do I add the cold water in the dough mixture?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 9, 2016 at 10:20 am

      Please be sure to watch the video tutorial

      Reply
  14. Thomas Duke says

    November 13, 2016 at 10:27 pm

    5 stars
    Hi, I’m really looking forward to making this for thanksgiving. just wondering how well it would work to make in advance? For example, could I make it the night before and just re-heat it? If so, what would be the best way to re-heat it?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 14, 2016 at 9:12 am

      I usually make it the day of. If you make it a day before, cover & refrigerate. I personally would reheat, but if that’s your preference you can

      Reply
    • Renna says

      November 14, 2016 at 11:35 am

      5 stars
      I’ve never been served warmed sweet potato pie, but since you mention re-heating…….is it supposed to be eaten warm??

      Reply
  15. Robyn says

    November 18, 2016 at 1:56 pm

    For Baking instead of Boiling the Sweet Potatoes, how long do you find that it takes to bake them, and at what temperature?

    Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 18, 2016 at 5:32 pm

      Depends on how big the potatoes are. I baked mine on 350 F for about 35 minutes.

      Reply
  16. Mary Ward says

    November 20, 2016 at 7:02 am

    Hi Rosie,

    Going to try to make it your sweet potato pie….one question, can I make it today and freeze the pie until the night before and actually Bake it or bake and then freeze?

    Thanks in Advance,
    Mary

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 20, 2016 at 9:26 pm

      I have never froze mine before hand. I’m unsure of the results.

      Reply
      • Dixie says

        November 29, 2017 at 6:10 pm

        I have made my pies ahead of time and put them in the freezer covered with aluminum foil Take the pies out of the freezer let them thaw and bake them comes out perfect just like you just made it

        Reply
  17. Terri says

    November 22, 2016 at 1:46 pm

    Hi, this recipe looks fabulous! I will be making it tomorrow. Can I use canned sweet potatoes? And if so, how much?

    Thanks much!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 22, 2016 at 6:30 pm

      I recommend using fresh potatoes

      Reply
  18. Patricia says

    November 22, 2016 at 10:32 pm

    Hi Rosie, you are awesome!! I have a question. In your recipe it calls for 2 medium eggs and your video says 1 large egg, so which do I use.

    Thanks in advance

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 23, 2016 at 7:10 pm

      The written recipe is correct.

      Reply
  19. Sipp says

    November 23, 2016 at 1:32 am

    Omg Ms Roooosieeeee, This recipe is the Bomb Diggity!
    I’ve baked these pies for over 30 years and have NEVER added Ground Ginger to my sweet potato pie recipe,..What was I ever thinking?.. (lol) my life has changed forever, I LOOOOOVE the kick of flavor that it gives. Thank a million times for sharing your gift of life to my pies!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 23, 2016 at 10:37 am

      Hi Sipp!! SO glad that you like the recipe. Happy Holidays!

      Reply
  20. Serina says

    November 23, 2016 at 10:47 am

    Love your website and blog! I have 2 questions…
    I am bad with measurements, could you tell me how many cups are in 1 pound of sweet potatoes? Is 1 pound about 3 medium?
    Last question…After making this pie, should it be left out or refrigerated if I am not eating it right away?
    Thank you!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 23, 2016 at 5:51 pm

      Hi Serina. Buy a pound of sweet potatoes, for this recipe. The pie will have to be refrigerated.

      Reply
  21. Jay says

    November 23, 2016 at 9:32 pm

    4 stars
    Hi,
    In the video when you where making crust. You stated you were making 2 pies. Is 1lb potatoes enough for 2 pies?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 23, 2016 at 10:36 pm

      It makes one pie.

      Reply
  22. Amanda says

    November 23, 2016 at 11:17 pm

    5 stars
    Made this recipe tonight with my nieces, and they loved it.
    I’m sure it will be a hit with the rest of my family tomorrow. Thank you for sharing!!

    Reply
  23. Chris says

    November 25, 2016 at 9:00 am

    4 stars
    Hi Rosie:
    That pie crust is awesome! It tastes like a grammar school butter cookie. I followed the recipe faithfully and to be honest it was a little too sweet. Baking the sweet potatoes brings out more of the natural sugar and flavor of the potato that the cup of sugar doesn’t allow the potato to shine. My mother would use lemon extract, and I think that helps complement that lovely potato flavor. She would also put flour and baking powder in it though, which I think ruins the pie. Your way is much simpler and which allows the sweet potato to be the star.

    Reply
  24. Cathy says

    November 28, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars
    OH MY GOODNESS this pie is the most amazing recipe ever!!! I added mini marshmallows on top and it was a HIT. I made two of them 🙂 That butter crust is no joke. Thank you for your recipes!!

    Reply
  25. Susan Burgess says

    December 1, 2016 at 6:28 am

    5 stars
    Awesome recipe! Made for Thanksgiving and received rave reviews. Not only is filling delicious but the crust is the best. Thank you!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 1, 2016 at 12:22 pm

      Hi Susan! Glad that you liked it!

      Reply
  26. Nancy says

    December 10, 2016 at 9:47 am

    5 stars
    Really love this recipe! Am making it for the second time today since we enjoyed it so much at Thanksgiving. Thanks, Rosie!

    Reply
  27. Lisa says

    December 16, 2016 at 8:33 pm

    Hi Rosie,

    In regards to baking the potatoes, do you peel the skin off and cut them like you did when you boiled them or do you just bake them whole? Also, for the crust, I don’t have the appliance that you have, so what would you recommend?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      December 16, 2016 at 8:51 pm

      Hi Lisa, you can make the crust using your hands, or a fork. Also, leave the skin on the potatoes while baking 🙂

      Reply
  28. Diana says

    December 21, 2016 at 4:09 pm

    Thanks Rosie for your recipe. I am a baker, but when it comes to sweet potato pie, I could never get the consistency just right, until I ran across your recipe to bake the potatoes. I made the pies for Thanksgiving and they were delicious. Keep up the good work!!

    Reply
  29. Ruth B says

    December 24, 2016 at 6:51 pm

    5 stars
    I can’t wait to try this recipe! Thanks for sharing!

    Reply
  30. Keith says

    February 1, 2017 at 5:10 pm

    5 stars
    Rosie,
    Hey!! Listen, just wanted to comment that I went on ahead a boiled my sweet potatoes. I prefer doing that over the baking actually. I thank you. I have done the baking and I hate . It’s just too much of a mess for me and I think it makes the potatoes stringy? So boiling will be the way to go for me from now on.

    The pie is still so so good and smooth tasting!!! YAY!!!

    Reply
  31. Cyrano Pierre says

    March 13, 2017 at 1:26 pm

    5 stars
    Thanks for he recipe. I tried this, and my pie was a HIT. I decided to leave out the ginger. I accidentally put too much cinnamon, but it actually worked out well. I also used half & half. I had someone who didn’t even like potato pie like this one. Thanks!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      March 13, 2017 at 3:15 pm

      Glad that you were able to adjust it to your taste! XOXO

      Reply
  32. Justinn says

    August 15, 2017 at 2:20 pm

    Will this recipe work for a 10 inch pie pan? Its the only size I have.

    Thanks (:

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      August 15, 2017 at 8:00 pm

      Hi Justinn. It will be look a little flat, but should work.

      Reply
  33. Ree says

    October 10, 2017 at 7:03 pm

    Hi Rosie

    Going to make this sweet potato pie for the Holidays. I would like to know
    how many potatoes make a pound.

    Thank you – Ree

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 10, 2017 at 8:02 pm

      Hi Ree, That depends on the size of the potatoes. 🙂

      Reply
  34. r0s says

    October 18, 2017 at 3:00 pm

    5 stars
    I have always baked my potatoes because it gives them a better color and taste imho

    Reply
  35. ALandria says

    October 30, 2017 at 7:02 pm

    Would almond milk work with this recipe?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 30, 2017 at 8:52 pm

      It will change it a bit, but you can use it.

      Reply
  36. Orey says

    November 10, 2017 at 9:21 am

    Do you have a recipe for sweet potato bread?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 10, 2017 at 9:22 am

      Not one posted 🙁

      Reply
      • Orey says

        November 10, 2017 at 12:39 pm

        Please, pretty please! Post one…

        Reply
  37. angie says

    November 14, 2017 at 10:58 am

    When making the crust is it a regular sized crust or equal to a deep dish crust?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 14, 2017 at 12:25 pm

      It’s a regular crust.

      Reply
  38. Moneice says

    November 15, 2017 at 11:12 am

    Hi Rosie,
    I have attempted sweet potato piesin the past but I’ve always ran into the problem of it being stringy. I want to try your recipe, but how can I guarantee that I won’t have this problem?

    Thanks

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 15, 2017 at 1:29 pm

      Hi Moneice! Try using a electric mixer. The strings will gather on the mixers, attachments. Be sure to remove the strings from the attachments periodially ( while off of course).

      Reply
  39. LaShawn says

    November 15, 2017 at 11:35 am

    Hi Rosie,
    I’m looking forward to making your sweet potato pie, your recipes never disappoint. Do you have any recommendations for substituting turbinado sugar for the granulated?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 15, 2017 at 1:29 pm

      No, I don’t sorry.

      Reply
  40. Clay says

    November 16, 2017 at 9:53 pm

    On the video you made enough dough for two pies. Does the written crust recipes for one or two pies

    Reply
  41. LINDA says

    November 17, 2017 at 4:35 pm

    HI

    ROSIE WILL YOUR RECIPE MAKE 2 DEEP CRUST PIES IF NOT WHAT DO I DO TO MAKE 2 DEEP PIES.

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 17, 2017 at 5:13 pm

      No, you will have to double this recipe for deep dis pies.

      Reply
  42. Betty says

    November 22, 2017 at 3:08 pm

    5 stars
    Hello, when you say bake the potatoes how exactly is it that you do it? Do you put any water on them? Or just sit them in the oven? And how long do you bake them and at what temperature?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 22, 2017 at 5:01 pm

      I bake them like regular potatoes. In the oven, on 350 F. Pierce the potatoes with a fork, then place on a baking sheet, and cook until tender. The time really depends on how big they are.

      Reply
  43. Melanie Jordan says

    November 24, 2017 at 5:47 pm

    5 stars
    This sweet potato pie recipe was perfect!! Thank you for your addition to my family tradition!!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 24, 2017 at 7:33 pm

      Thanks Melanie!

      Reply
  44. Lana says

    October 14, 2018 at 9:03 pm

    Hi Rosie! I don’t have a stand mixer. Will I get the same results using my hand mixer? Thx!

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      October 15, 2018 at 8:56 am

      Yes, absolutely 🙂

      Reply
      • Marquis Harper says

        October 26, 2018 at 8:33 am

        5 stars
        Wow! I made this yesterday and it was a hit. My first time ever making a pie and I must say it was good. I boiled the potatoes like you did in the video and just saw the suggestion for baking so may do that next time. Thanks so much!

        Reply
  45. Jasmine says

    November 9, 2018 at 11:02 am

    5 stars
    Hey Rosie I tried this yesterday and it came out pretty good. I messed up with the crust because on the ingredient list it says 1/2 tsp of salt but in the directions it says 1 tsp of salt. I used 1 tsp of salt in the directions but I found it too salty. Looking back i should have did 1/2 tsp and then taste tested it too see if more was needed especially with the salted butter. To compensate i added more sugar but then i noticed the dough becoming thinner. Also, my pie pan is 9.5 inches. How much more ingredients should I have added to adjust for the larger crust size? The filing tasted great, and i added 1/4 tsp of ground cloves. I also used rum extract (couldn’t find bourbon extract). Thank you for the recipe I will try this again!

    Reply
  46. Jesse Ball says

    November 17, 2018 at 8:01 am

    5 stars
    Hi Rosie,

    You are doing great justice to these recipes! I just had a quick question. After the sweet potatoes are done, how many exact cups is that for the recipe? Also, how many pies does the filling in this recipe make?

    Thank you for your time

    Jesse

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 17, 2018 at 8:36 am

      Hey there Jesse. The recipe is listed 😉

      Reply
  47. Tammy says

    November 20, 2018 at 6:32 pm

    The color on my pie isnt as deep of an orange as yours. Why do you suppose that is?

    Reply
    • Rosie says

      November 21, 2018 at 8:27 pm

      You probably used a different sweet potato.

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  48. Sheila says

    November 21, 2018 at 8:46 am

    5 stars
    I made this Pie today. There is only one word “EXCELLENT”.

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  49. Tommy says

    November 23, 2018 at 6:41 am

    5 stars
    I came across your blog this past Wednesday and followed this recipe just in time for Thanksgiving Day dinner. Your sweet potato pie was easy to make, excellent to taste and soothed the soul just right.

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  50. Veronica says

    November 25, 2018 at 2:18 am

    Rosie thank you for this recipe the video and comments. I made your sweet potato pie recipe on thanksgiving day 2018. The pie was declious. I added 1/2 cup Carnation milk and i use 1/2 cup of great value half and half. I saw heard you say on your recipe you used use the evaporated milk. I decided to use half cup of evaporates milk. Because i had it to make your cream mashed potato. The half and half and evaporated Carnation milk together was great combination and addition. I had to stir it alot more. I boiled Potaoes on stove until it was puree like kind you can buy at grocery store or feed baby. I made mashed potatoes your soul food yams your creamest mashed potaotes, cornbread stuffing, lemon pound cake.Thanks tonyou dinner was declious.

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    • Rosie says

      November 25, 2018 at 7:34 am

      Thank YOU for trying my recipes! ❤️

      Reply
  51. Meme Johnson says

    November 27, 2018 at 3:16 pm

    5 stars
    Hey Rosie! I used your baked candied yams recipe this Thanksgiving and everyone was in love!!! ❤ So, thanks for that… I was wondering if there was a way to turn the baked candied yams into a pie? Since all the ingredients are pretty much the same! Just a thought… What’s your advice?

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    • Rosie says

      November 27, 2018 at 6:47 pm

      You can check out my sweet potato pie recipe here 🙂

      Reply
  52. Brenda Carter says

    December 10, 2018 at 11:45 pm

    In your comments just before the recipe, you mention Bourbon Vanilla, but in the ingredients list you list it as just pure vanilla. I personally have not seen bourbon vanilla before but sounds interesting. So, bourbon vanilla or just vanilla? If bourbon vanilla is correct could you just add 1/2 tsp of bourbon & 1/2 tsp vanilla?

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    • Rosie says

      December 11, 2018 at 3:33 pm

      Regular vanilla is fine.

      Reply
  53. Stephanie says

    January 3, 2019 at 5:00 pm

    5 stars
    Rosie this sweet potato pie was the bomb.com the pies were Absolutely delicious for Thanksgiving! Thanks so much for the recipe! I’m looking forward to trying more recipes from you. I just used lemon juice instead of ginger!

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  54. Nika Parker says

    August 27, 2019 at 11:06 am

    5 stars
    This was sooooo good. My mom’s recipe is the same as yours with the exception of the ginger. I decided to make a sweet potato pie and decided to follow yours by adding the ginger and I usually use a store bought crust but made a pie crust from scratch using your recipe. I will not buy store bought again and will just make mine from scratch. This was a really good pie omg. I kept going back to have more (should have made two). The ginger does make a difference. Your recipe was the only one I found that was exactly my mom’s recipe (with exception of ginger). I will be using your recipe for the pie and crust from here on out. Delicious!! Definitely will be making a few for Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner!! Thank you so much for sharing.

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  55. Tori says

    November 27, 2019 at 6:19 am

    5 stars
    Hi Rosie,

    If im making 2 lbs of sweet potatoes do i just double the recipe or leave the same?

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    • Rosie says

      November 27, 2019 at 8:00 am

      Double the recipe

      Reply
  56. Claudia says

    December 1, 2019 at 5:32 pm

    5 stars
    I made this pie for Thanksgiving and it was amazing! Wouldn’t change a thing. I never thought I could make a sweet potato pie from scratch but the recipe was easy to follow and the video was very helpful.

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  57. Rick says

    December 7, 2019 at 3:12 pm

    Thank you so much Rosie! I’m a 68 year old white northerner with a life long love of sweet potato pie. Fortunately in my job I have been blessed with a number of sweet potato pie slices from my coworkers, their mothers and their grandmothers. But I never tried to make my own. This Thanksgiving I had invited my friend and his mother who is 94 a from the South. I knew she would be a tough critic, but I took a chance on your recipe and followed it exactly. She loved it! I loved it! Thank you again.

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    • Rosie says

      December 7, 2019 at 3:21 pm

      Hi Rick! Glad that you liked the recipe!

      Reply
  58. NL says

    December 10, 2019 at 4:15 pm

    5 stars
    this was such a good recipe i made it for thanksgiving thank you

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  59. Ameera says

    January 11, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    5 stars
    The pie came out beautifully and taste so good I recommend people to make this pie.

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  60. TINA ASSI says

    March 31, 2020 at 5:00 pm

    5 stars
    THE BEST SWEET POTATO PIE I HAVE EVER HAD !!!! I USED HALF BOURBON/VANILLA .I HAVE BEEN TRYING TONS OF RECIPE AND NOW I FINALLY FOUND IT THANK YOU SO MUCHHHHHHHH

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  61. Court says

    November 26, 2020 at 2:33 pm

    This is my go to recipe for all holiday desserts. Everyone loves it.

    Reply
  62. Cheryl L Hargett says

    December 6, 2020 at 3:59 pm

    5 stars
    Look. .I LOVE this recipe. Period!

    Reply
  63. Sarah says

    January 23, 2021 at 2:33 pm

    Rosie, The pie turned out absolutely amazing! I have never made a sweet potato pie before. Wow. Thank you!

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  64. Mrs. O says

    March 7, 2021 at 6:05 pm

    5 stars
    Oh my goodness, 1 million thank yous for posting this amazing sweet potato pie recipe. I baked two last weekend and now there’s just one very thin slice left. This was the best sweet potato pie I’ve ever eaten and my husband loved it too! Thanks again!

    PS- I made your baked macaroni and cheese tonight… just half because there’s just two of us, and it was very creamy, well-seasoned, easy to pull together, and absolutely delicious!

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  65. Jewell says

    October 24, 2021 at 3:59 pm

    Hi Rosie,
    In your recipe update you said you used 2 large eggs instead of 1 (video) but the under ingredients it lists 2 medium eggs. Will you clarify the size eggs you used please? Thanks. I can’t wait to try this recipe! Take care.

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    • Rosie says

      October 31, 2021 at 5:36 pm

      The written recipe is correct.

      Reply
  66. Danielle Guidry says

    November 23, 2021 at 12:33 pm

    5 stars
    Hey cousin I’m entering your visa gift card contest

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  67. Danielle Guidry says

    November 23, 2021 at 12:46 pm

    5 stars
    Hey cousin my favorite of your are
    1 gumbo
    2 seafood
    3 beef roast
    4 your oxtails
    5 corn bread dressing
    6 soup
    7 Mac & cheese
    Baked turkey wings
    My name is Danielle Guidry

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  68. Danielle Guidry says

    November 24, 2021 at 1:14 pm

    5 stars
    Hey cousin I’m entering your Thanksgiving contest my name is Danielle Guidry
    1 seafood gumbo
    2 southern oxtails
    3 seafood boil
    4 slow cooked jambalaya
    5 hamburger soup
    6 slow cooked smothered roast
    7 collard greens
    8 Baked macaroni & cheese
    9: southern green beans
    10 Southern smothered cabbage
    11 smoked turkey

    Reply
  69. Jessica Copley says

    November 25, 2021 at 6:51 am

    5 stars
    First of all, I just want to say that I don’t like sweet potato pie. Matter fact, I don’t like any pie. Omg. But this pie!!!! Life changing!!

    My husband thanks you too bc he loves pie, but since I don’t, I had always just gotten him the store-bought kind Well, I made two of these last night for family that came in, and they’re already gone!! He said he’s never been more proud of me, haha! Thanks Love!!

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  70. Danielle Guidry says

    November 25, 2021 at 7:54 am

    5 stars
    Hey cousin happy Thanksgiving I’m entering your Thanksgiving contest my name is Danielle Guidry
    1 seafood gumbo
    2 southern oxtails
    3 southern seafood boil
    4 slow cooked jambalaya
    5 hamburger soup
    6 slow cooked smothered roast
    7 collard greens
    8 Baked macaroni & cheese
    9: southern green beans
    10 Southern smothered cabbage
    11 smoked turkey

    Reply
  71. I’kia Hennings says

    November 25, 2021 at 8:45 am

    5 stars
    This recipe reminded me of my grandma’s sweet potato pie. I loved it.

    Reply
  72. Hope says

    November 25, 2021 at 4:10 pm

    5 stars
    This recipe has not failed me. Comes out perfect every time. Thank you

    Reply
  73. Cherise Howard says

    November 25, 2021 at 6:42 pm

    I love this recipe! All of the recipes I’ve seen thus far are fire, but it’s the Sweet Potato Pie recipe that has my heart!
    Cherise Howard

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  74. Monica Straite says

    November 26, 2021 at 7:00 am

    This is one of my favorite recipes of yours as well as the southern smothered oxtails! My name is Monica Straite. Wishing you an amazing & blessed holiday season cousin. Love ya

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  75. Danielle Guidry says

    November 26, 2021 at 12:13 pm

    5 stars
    Hey cousin i made this for Thanksgiving it was so good it went really fast next time I know to make more because I need a pie just for me thanks for sharing this great recipe xoxoxo

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  76. Danielle Guidry says

    November 26, 2021 at 12:35 pm

    5 stars
    Hey cousin I’m entering your Thanksgiving contest my name is Danielle Guidry my favorite recipes are
    1 sweet potato pie
    2 faux gumbo
    3 southern seafood boil
    4 southern oxtails
    5 soul food collards
    6 slow cooked beef roast
    7 jambalaya
    Southern Mac & cheese

    Reply
  77. Danielle Guidry says

    November 29, 2021 at 6:24 pm

    5 stars
    Hey cousin I’m entering your Thanksgiving contest my name is Danielle Guidry my favorite recipes are
    1 sweet potato pie
    2 faux gumbo
    3 southern seafood boil
    4 southern oxtails
    5 soul food collards
    6 slow cooked beef roast
    7 jambalaya
    ❤️⭕❤️⭕❤️⭕

    Reply

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