Description
Juneteenth sweet potato pie is a flavorful tribute to cultural heritage, featuring a creamy filling infused with warm spices and nestled in a flaky crust. This delightful dessert is perfect for gatherings, evoking memories of family celebrations and joyful togetherness. Each slice offers a delicious balance of sweetness and spice, making it an irresistible treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 cup evaporated milk
- 1 pre-made pie crust (9-inch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Peel and chop sweet potatoes; boil in salted water until tender (about 15 minutes). Drain.
- In a bowl, mash the sweet potatoes and mix in sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and butter until smooth.
- Stir in evaporated milk until fully combined; adjust sweetness or spice to taste.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Shield edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool on a wire rack before slicing. Serve with whipped cream or ice cream as desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: African American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg