Spiced Sweet Potato Pie with Maple Whipped Cream

A Cozy, Southern-Inspired Dessert That’s Silky, Spiced, and Absolutely Irresistible

🧑‍🍳 Introduction

When the weather cools down and the holidays are near, nothing hits the spot like a homemade sweet potato pie. Creamy, warmly spiced, and nestled in a flaky crust, this Southern classic offers everything you want in a festive dessert. Topped with a cloud of maple whipped cream, it’s a cozy slice of fall on a plate.

🛒 Ingredients

For the Pie Filling 🍠

• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large potatoes)
• ¾ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• ¼ cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Pie Crust 🥧

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 3–5 tablespoons ice water

For the Maple Whipped Cream 🍁

• 1 cup heavy whipping cream
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

🍳 Instructions

Step 1: Make the Crust

1. In a bowl or food processor, mix flour and salt.
2. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Add ice water a tablespoon at a time until dough comes together.
4. Form into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
5. Roll out dough and fit into a 9-inch pie dish. Crimp edges. Chill again for 10 minutes.

Step 2: Prepare the Filling

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, milk, butter, vanilla, and spices.
3. Mix until smooth and creamy.

Step 3: Bake

1. Pour filling into prepared crust.
2. Bake for 55–60 minutes, until center is set but slightly wobbly.
3. Let cool completely on a wire rack.

Step 4: Make the Whipped Cream

1. Beat cold heavy cream with maple syrup and vanilla until soft peaks form.
2. Chill until ready to serve.

Step 5: Serve

1. Slice pie and top each serving with a generous spoonful of maple whipped cream.
2. Garnish with a dusting of cinnamon or a pecan, if desired.

📝 Tips & Variations

• Use roasted sweet potatoes for deeper flavor.
• Add a splash of bourbon to the filling for a grown-up twist.
• Can be made 1 day ahead and chilled — it actually tastes better the next day.