Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of Tasty Simple Sweet Potato Pie with Heavy Cream. This delightful dessert features a velvety filling made from fresh sweet potatoes and rich heavy cream, all encased in a flaky pie crust. Perfect for holidays or any special occasion, this pie is easy to make and sure to impress your guests with its inviting aroma and vibrant presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg (optional)
- 1 prepared pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Pierce each sweet potato several times with a fork and bake on a baking sheet for 45-60 minutes until fork-tender. Allow to cool.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and mash them in a mixing bowl until smooth.
- Mix in heavy cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg (if using), and salt until well combined.
- Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set in the center. Let cool before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg