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25 Delicious Ways to Make a Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet potato pie is a quintessential dessert that brings warmth and comfort to any gathering. Whether enjoyed during Thanksgiving dinner or simply as a delightful treat, this pie offers a unique twist on traditional flavors. Made with creamy sweet potatoes, aromatic spices, and a flaky crust, it has captured the hearts of many. In this blog post, we’ll explore 25 delectable ways to make a sweet potato pie that will impress your family and friends. Each method presents distinct flavors and textures, ensuring there's a recipe for everyone to enjoy!


1. Classic Sweet Potato Pie


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • ½ tsp nutmeg

  • 1/4 tsp salt

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.

  3. Beat in the eggs until fully incorporated.

  4. Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust.

  5. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until the filling is set.


Eye-level view of a classic sweet potato pie on a wooden table
Classic sweet potato pie showcasing its golden crust and rich filling

2. Brown Sugar Sweet Potato Pie


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp ground ginger

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Mix the mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and ginger in a bowl.

  3. Add the eggs and whisk until combined.

  4. Pour the mixture into the unbaked pie crust and smooth the top.

  5. Bake for 55 minutes or until the filling is firm to the touch.


Close-up view of a brown sugar sweet potato pie slice with a scoop of whipped cream
Brown sugar sweet potato pie with a delectable topping of whipped cream

3. Maple Sweet Potato Pie


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes

  • ¾ cup maple syrup

  • 1/2 cup heavy cream

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. In a bowl, combine the sweet potatoes, maple syrup, heavy cream, cinnamon, and eggs. Mix well.

  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust.

  4. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until the filling is set.


High angle view of a maple sweet potato pie served on a festive plate
Maple sweet potato pie adorned with autumn leaves and spices

4. Vegan Sweet Potato Pie


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes

  • ¾ cup coconut milk

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg

  • 1 unbaked vegan pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. In a mixing bowl, blend the sweet potatoes with coconut milk, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.

  3. Pour the filling into the vegan pie crust.

  4. Bake for about 50 minutes or until set.


Eye-level view of vegan sweet potato pie topped with coconut whipped cream
Vegan sweet potato pie detailing its creamy coconut topping

5. Sweet Potato Cheesecake Pie


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sweet potato puree

  • 8 oz cream cheese (softened)

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. In a bowl, mix the sweet potato puree with cream cheese, sugar, and eggs until smooth.

  3. Add vanilla extract for flavor.

  4. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and bake for 45-50 minutes.


High angle view of sweet potato cheesecake pie with a slice removed on a dessert plate
Sweet potato cheesecake pie highlighting its smooth texture and creamy filling

6. Spiced Sweet Potato Pie


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ tsp allspice

  • ½ tsp cinnamon

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Blend the sweet potatoes with sugar, eggs, vanilla, allspice, and cinnamon.

  3. Pour the spiced mixture into the pie crust.

  4. Bake for 55-60 minutes or until set.


Close-up view of spiced sweet potato pie with a sprinkle of cinnamon on top
Spiced sweet potato pie with decorative cinnamon garnish

7. Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Topping


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 cup chopped pecans

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. In a bowl, mix the sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, and vanilla until well combined.

  3. Pour the filling into the pie crust and top with chopped pecans.

  4. Bake for 45-50 minutes.


Eye-level view of sweet potato pie topped with toasted pecans
Sweet potato pie featuring a crunchy pecan topping

8. Sweet Potato and Coconut Cream Pie


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes

  • 1 cup coconut cream

  • 3/4 cup sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Combine sweet potatoes with coconut cream, sugar, eggs, and vanilla in a mixing bowl.

  3. Pour into the pie crust and smooth the filling.

  4. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until the center is firm.


High angle view of sweet potato and coconut cream pie garnished with toasted coconut flakes
Sweet potato and coconut cream pie showcasing its tropical flair

9. Chocolate Sweet Potato Pie


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sweet potato puree

  • 1 cup sugar

  • ½ cup cocoa powder

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Mix sweet potato puree with sugar, cocoa powder, eggs, and vanilla until smooth.

  3. Pour mixture into the pie crust and spread evenly.

  4. Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set.


Close-up view of chocolate sweet potato pie with a glossy finish
Chocolate sweet potato pie illustrating its rich chocolatey exterior

10. Sweet Potato Pie with Bourbon


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • ¼ cup bourbon

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Blend sweet potatoes with brown sugar, eggs, bourbon, and vanilla in a mixing bowl.

  3. Pour into the pie crust.

  4. Bake for 55-60 minutes until filling is set.


eye-level view of sweet potato pie infused with bourbon
Sweet potato pie showcasing its rich, golden filling with a touch of bourbon

11. Pumpkin-Sweet Potato Pie Blend


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree

  • 1 cup sweet potato puree

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Mix pumpkin and sweet potato purees with sugar, eggs, and cinnamon in a bowl.

  3. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.

  4. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until set.


High angle view of combined pumpkin-sweet potato pie with a sprinkle of cinnamon
Combined pumpkin-sweet potato pie showcasing its dual flavors

12. Sweet Potato Tie-Dye Pie


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sweet potato puree

  • 1 cup cream cheese

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Divide the sweet potato puree in half, mix one half with cream cheese and the other with sugar and vanilla.

  3. Swirl the two mixtures in the pie crust to create a tie-dye effect.

  4. Bake for 50-55 minutes.


Close-up view of vibrant tie-dye sweet potato pie with swirls of color
Tie-dye sweet potato pie illustrating its colorful and unique design

13. Almond Sweet Potato Pie


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes

  • 1 cup sugar

  • ½ cup almond milk

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 tsp almond extract

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potatoes, sugar, almond milk, eggs, and almond extract.

  3. Pour the mixture into the pie crust.

  4. Bake for 50 minutes or until set.


Eye-level view of almond sweet potato pie adorned with slivers of almond
Almond sweet potato pie showcasing its delightful almond garnishes

14. Gingerbread Sweet Potato Pie


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tsp ginger

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. In a bowl, combine sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, ginger, and cinnamon.

  3. Pour the mixture into the prepared pie crust.

  4. Bake for 50-55 minutes until set.


High angle view of gingerbread sweet potato pie presented on a cozy table setting
Gingerbread sweet potato pie highlighting its spiced aroma and comforting warmth

15. Sweet Potato Meringue Pie


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sweet potato puree

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 3 eggs (separated)

  • ½ cup milk

  • 1 unbaked pie crust

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract


Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Beat the egg yolks and mix with sweet potato puree, sugar, milk, and vanilla.

  3. Pour into the pie crust.

  4. Beat egg whites until stiff peaks form, and spread over the top.

  5. Bake for an additional 10-15 minutes or until the meringue is golden.


Close-up view of sweet potato meringue pie with fluffy topping
Sweet potato meringue pie depicting its airy, golden meringue layer

16. No-Bake Sweet Potato Pie


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sweet potato puree

  • 1 cup whipped cream

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 pre-made graham cracker crust


Steps:

  1. In a bowl, blend sweet potato puree with sugar and vanilla.

  2. Fold in whipped cream until smooth.

  3. Pour the mixture into the graham cracker crust and refrigerate for 4 hours.


Eye-level view of no-bake sweet potato pie nestled in a graham cracker crust
No-bake sweet potato pie showcasing its creamy texture

17. Sweet Potato Pie with Nut Crust


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sweet potato puree

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • ½ cup finely chopped nuts for the crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Mix nuts with melted butter and press into the bottom of the pie dish to form a crust.

  3. Combine sweet potato puree, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

  4. Pour into the nut crust and bake for 50-55 minutes.


High angle view of sweet potato pie with a crunchy nut crust
Sweet potato pie highlighting its unique nut-based crust

18. Sweet Potato Pie with Cream Cheese Swirl


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sweet potato puree

  • 8 oz cream cheese

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Blend sweet potato puree with sugar and eggs in a bowl.

  3. Pour half into the pie crust. Swirl softened cream cheese into the filling, then top with remaining sweet potato mixture.

  4. Bake for 50-55 minutes.


Close-up view of sweet potato pie with a cream cheese swirl
Sweet potato pie demonstrating its beautiful cream cheese marbling

19. Sweet Potato Quinoa Pie


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups cooked quinoa

  • 2 cups sweet potato puree

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. In a bowl, combine cooked quinoa, sweet potato puree, sugar, eggs, and vanilla.

  3. Pour into the pie crust and smooth out the top.

  4. Bake for 50-55 minutes until set.


High angle view of sweet potato quinoa pie nestled in a flaky crust
Sweet potato quinoa pie depicting its hearty texture

20. Sweet Potato and Cinnamon Roll Pie


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sweet potato puree

  • 1 cup sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 tsp cinnamon

  • Cinnamon rolls for crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Flatten cinnamon roll dough and press into the bottom of a pie dish to form a crust.

  3. Mix sweet potato puree with sugar, eggs, and cinnamon.

  4. Pour into the crust and bake for 45-50 minutes.


Eye-level view of sweet potato pie with a cinnamon roll crust
Sweet potato pie showcasing its unique cinnamon roll base

21. Sweet Potato Pie with Caramel Drizzle


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sweet potato puree

  • 1 cup brown sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 unbaked pie crust

  • Caramel sauce for drizzling


Steps:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Combine sweet potato puree, brown sugar, and eggs in a mixing bowl.

  3. Pour into the pie crust and smooth the top.

  4. Bake for 50-55 minutes.

  5. Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving.


Close-up view of sweet potato pie with a luscious caramel drizzle
Sweet potato pie featuring an irresistible caramel topping

22. Sweet Potato Pie with Ginger Snap Crust


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sweet potato puree

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 cup crushed ginger snap cookies for crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Combine crushed ginger snaps with melted butter to form the crust.

  3. Mix sweet potato puree with sugar and eggs. Pour into the crust.

  4. Bake for 50-55 minutes until set.


High angle view of sweet potato pie with a crunchy ginger snap crust
Sweet potato pie showcasing its spiced ginger snap base

23. Tropical Sweet Potato Pie


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 1/2 cup crushed pineapple (drained)

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Combine sweet potatoes, sugar, crushed pineapple, and eggs in a bowl.

  3. Pour into the pie crust and smooth out the top.

  4. Bake for 50-55 minutes or until filling is set.


Eye-level view of tropical sweet potato pie garnished with pineapple slices
Tropical sweet potato pie depicting its summery appeal

24. Sweet Potato Pie with A Hint of Mint


Ingredients:

  • 2 cups sweet potato puree

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1/4 cup finely chopped mint


Steps:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Combine sweet potato puree, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and mint in a bowl.

  3. Pour into the pie crust.

  4. Bake for 50-55 minutes until filling is set.


High angle view of sweet potato pie infused with fresh mint leaves
Sweet potato pie highlighting its refreshing minty aroma

25. Sweet Potato and Apple Pie


Ingredients:

  • 1 cup sweet potato puree

  • 1 cup apple puree

  • ¾ cup sugar

  • 3 eggs

  • 1 unbaked pie crust


Steps:

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. Combine sweet potato puree, apple puree, sugar, and eggs in a mixing bowl.

  3. Pour the mixture into the pie crust and spread evenly.

  4. Bake for 50-55 minutes until set.


Eye-level view of sweet potato and apple pie elegantly displayed
Sweet potato and apple pie showcasing the blend of flavors

In conclusion, sweet potato pie is an incredibly versatile dessert, ranging from classic recipes to innovative variations that delight the palate. Whichever method you choose, these recipes showcase the incredible flavors and textures that sweet potatoes bring to the table. It’s the perfect dessert for any occasion, and these 25 recipes will inspire you to experiment with flavors and bring a delightful twist to your next gathering. Enjoy your baking and savor every delightful slice of sweet potato pie!

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