Sweet Potato Pie

Submitted by geminicook1

"This recipe is awesome for Sweet Potato Pies. Remeber to let it set for at least an 1 after you take it out of the oven. *Best when chilled."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs
• Ingredients: 9
• Yields: 2 pies
• Serves: 2

ingredients

• 1 (1 lb) sweet potato
• 1⁄2 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1⁄2 cup milk
• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie shells

directions

1. Boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done.
2. Run cold water over the sweet potato; remove the skin.
3. Break apart sweet potato in a bowl.
4. Add butter, and mix well with mixer.
5. Stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla.
6. Beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth.
7. Pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
8. Bake at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees C) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
9. Pie will puff up like a souffle, and then sink down as it cools.
10. Let sit for at least 30 minutes or place in the refrigerator and let firm.