Ina Garten Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

This Ina Garten Sweet Potato Pie Recipe is a rich and velvety dessert, which includes sweet potatoes and brown sugar. It’s a classic, foolproof recipe, ready in about 1 hour and 15 minutes.

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Ina Garten Sweet Potato Pie Recipe Ingredients

For the Pie Crust:

• 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and diced
• 3–5 tablespoons ice water
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Filling:

• 3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cooked until tender
• ½ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
• ½ cup heavy cream
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt

How To Make Ina Garten Sweet Potato Pie

1. Make the crust: Pulse flour and salt in a food processor. Add cold butter and pulse until crumbly. Gradually add ice water until dough forms. Shape into a disk, wrap, and chill for 30 minutes.
2. Roll and shape: Roll dough on a floured surface and fit it into a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp edges as desired.
3. Prepare the filling: In a bowl, mash cooked sweet potatoes until smooth. Stir in sugars, melted butter, cream, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth and fully combined.
4. Assemble the pie: Preheat oven to 350°F. Pour filling into the crust and smooth the top.
5. Bake the pie: Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover the crust edges with foil if they brown too fast.
6. Cool and serve: Let the pie cool completely before slicing. Serve with whipped cream or caramel sauce.

Recipe Tips

• Can I use canned sweet potatoes?
  Yes, just be sure to drain and mash them well before using.
• How to keep the crust from burning:
  Use a pie crust shield or foil around the edges after the first 20–30 minutes of baking.
• What’s the best cream to use?
  Heavy cream makes the pie extra smooth and rich. You can sub half-and-half in a pinch.
• Can I make this pie ahead of time?
  Yes! This pie can be made a day ahead and refrigerated until ready to serve.
• How to add extra flavor:
  Add a pinch of ground ginger or cloves to the filling for a spiced variation.

What To Serve With Sweet Potato Pie

This pie pairs beautifully with fall and holiday favorites:

• Whipped cream or vanilla bean ice cream
• Warm caramel or maple drizzle
• Fresh berries or spiced pecans
• Coffee or chai tea
• A slice of warm apple pie as a second option for guests

How To Store Sweet Potato Pie

Refrigerate: Cover and store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
Freeze: Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw in the fridge overnight before serving.

Sweet Potato Pie Nutrition Facts (per slice, est.)

• Calories: 380
• Fat: 22g
• Saturated Fat: 13g
• Carbohydrates: 40g
• Sugar: 26g
• Protein: 4g
• Sodium: 180mg

Nutrition information is estimated and may vary based on portion size and ingredients used.

FAQs

Can I use store-bought pie crust?
Yes, a 9-inch unbaked pie crust works well if you want to skip the homemade dough.

Why is my pie filling runny?
It may need more bake time. The center should be just set and not jiggle too much.

Can I use milk instead of cream?
You can, but the filling won’t be as rich. Whole milk is the best alternative.

Is this the same as pumpkin pie?
It’s similar, but sweet potato pie has a denser texture and natural sweetness.

Do I need to blind bake the crust?
No, blind baking isn’t necessary for this recipe.

Try More Recipes:

• Ina Garten Apple Clafoutis Recipe
• Ina Garten Fudge Recipe
• Ina Garten Cowboy Cookies Recipe