Creamy Sweet Potato Pie

Creamy Sweet Potato Pie

This creamy sweet potato pie is a delightful dessert featuring a smooth filling infused with warm spices and a hint of orange zest, all encased in a flaky crust.

Ingredients

• 2 cups sweet potatoes
• 1/4 cup butter
• 1 can sweetened condensed milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 tablespoon orange zest
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• a pinch salt
• 1 whole pie crust

Method

1. Boil sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water for about 20 minutes until they are tender.
2. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) while the sweet potatoes cook.
3. Drain the cooked sweet potatoes and transfer them to a mixing bowl. Add butter and use an electric mixer to whip until smooth.
4. Mix in sweetened condensed milk, eggs, orange zest, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and a pinch of salt until well combined.
5. Pour the sweet potato mixture into a prepared pie crust and place it in the oven.
6. Bake for around 40 minutes, or until the pie is set with a slight jiggle in the center. Let it cool before slicing and serving.