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Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie

Soulful Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie for Cozy Gatherings

This Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie is a Southern classic that brings warmth and comfort to your gatherings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2-3 medium Sweet Potatoes freshly roasted for better flavor
  • 1 cup Brown Sugar or substitute with maple syrup or honey
  • 1 can Evaporated Milk or half-and-half/whole milk
  • 3 large Eggs or consider flax eggs for vegan options
  • 4 tablespoons Butter or margarine/plant-based butter
For the Spices
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon adjust according to taste
  • 0.5 teaspoon Nutmeg fresh ground nutmeg can elevate flavor
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract pure vanilla extract recommended

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie pan
  • Large Pot
  • Mixing Bowl
  • hand mixer

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions for Black Folks Sweet Potato Pie
  1. Peel and chop sweet potatoes into chunks, cook in boiling water for 15-20 minutes until tender, then mash smooth.
  2. In a bowl, combine sweet potato mash with eggs, evaporated milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and melted butter; blend until creamy.
  3. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C), prepare pie crust, pour the filling into the crust, smoothing it with a spatula.
  4. Bake for approximately 60 minutes until edges are set, cool for an hour at room temperature.
  5. Serve warm or chilled, optionally with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 18000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are smooth for creaminess. Adjust spices to personal taste.

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