Here’s a classic Black folks’ sweet potato pie recipe — rich, spiced, creamy, and baked in a buttery crust. It’s a beloved soul food dessert, often served during holidays or Sunday dinners.
Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie
🥧 Ingredients:
For the filling:
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2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes, baked or boiled and peeled)
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1 cup granulated sugar
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½ cup packed brown sugar
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1 stick (½ cup) unsalted butter, melted
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½ cup evaporated milk
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2 large eggs
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1 tablespoon vanilla extract
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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¼ teaspoon ground ginger (optional)
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Pinch of salt
For the crust:
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1 unbaked 9-inch deep-dish pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
🧑🏽🍳 Instructions:
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Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Prepare sweet potatoes:
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Bake or boil sweet potatoes until soft, then peel and mash until smooth. You can use a hand mixer for extra creaminess.
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Make the filling:
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In a large mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, both sugars, melted butter, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla, spices, and salt.
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Mix until well-blended and smooth.
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Fill the crust:
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Pour the sweet potato mixture into the unbaked pie shell. Smooth the top with a spatula.
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Bake:
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Bake for 55–65 minutes, or until the center is set (a toothpick should come out mostly clean).
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If the crust starts to brown too much, loosely cover the edges with foil halfway through baking.
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Cool and serve:
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Let the pie cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.
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Serve plain or topped with whipped cream.
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