Best Sweet Potato Pie Recipe for Thanksgiving – Easy & Delicious Dessert

Best Sweet Potato Pie Recipe for Thanksgiving – Easy & Delicious Dessert

The Perfect Sweet Potato Pie for Your Thanksgiving Table

Thanksgiving is a time for comfort food, family traditions, and delicious desserts—and few treats capture the spirit of the season like a classic Sweet Potato Pie. Rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced, this Southern favorite is a must-have for your holiday menu. Whether you're a seasoned baker or trying this for the first time, this recipe is simple to follow and guaranteed to impress your guests. Ready to wow your Thanksgiving crowd with something sweet and nostalgic? Let’s dive in.

Sweet Potato Pie

Yield: 1 9” pie

Ingredients:

• 2 pounds sweet potatoes

• 1 Frozen Pie Crust

• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

• 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

• 2 tablespoons molasses

• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

• 1/2 teaspoon salt

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

• 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar, plus more if needed

• 1 cup evaporated milk

• 2 large eggs

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Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

2. Put the sweet potatoes on a foil-lined half-sheet pan. Bake, turning once, until very tender, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. When cool enough to handle, take the sweet potatoes out of their skins and scrape the flesh into a 1-quart measuring cup. You should have 2 1/2 cups of packed sweet potato.

3. Transfer the sweet potato to a large bowl and add the cinnamon, ginger, allspice, nutmeg, salt, butter, brown sugar, and the evaporated milk. Beat with a heavy whisk (or a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment)  until smooth. Taste and add more brown sugar if you'd like. The amount will depend on the sweetness of your potato. Add the eggs and whisk until fully incorporated. Pour into the pie crust and spread evenly.

4. Bake until the top is golden brown and the filling has puffed and set, about 40-50 minutes. If the crust browns too quickly, cover it with foil and continue baking. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Make It a Thanksgiving to Remember

This Sweet Potato Pie is more than just dessert—it’s a warm, spiced slice of tradition that brings everyone together. If you’re searching for Thanksgiving dessert ideas, holiday baking inspiration, or an easy pie recipe that delivers big flavor, you’ve just found it. Don’t forget to bookmark this page, share with fellow foodies, and explore our other Thanksgiving recipes to complete your holiday spread!

Best Sweet Potato Pie Recipe for Thanksgiving – Easy & Delicious Dessert