sweet potato buttermilk pie

Name: Sweet Potato Buttermilk Pie
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 1 h 50 min
Yield: 8
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 medium sweet potatoes; 1/2 package(s) refrigerated pie crusts (15 oz package); 4 tablespoon(s) butter, unsalted melted; 2 tablespoon(s) fresh lemon juice; 1/2 teaspoon(s) freshly grated nutmeg; 1/2 teaspoon(s) ground cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon(s) kosher salt; 3 large eggs, separated; 1 1/2 cup(s) sugar; 2 tablespoon(s) all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup(s) buttermilk

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Teresa Howell

Cusseta, GA

Updated on Dec 2, 2025

This sweet potato pie is a pie my aunt always used to make and serve it with vanilla ice cream. A memory that I'll never forget.

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Blue Ribbon Recipe

This is a heavenly sweet potato buttermilk pie. It has just the perfect amount of spices and the buttermilk gives the pie a buttery, tangy richness. Serve with freshly whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon. This pie is a sweet and creamy ending to any meal.

— The Test Kitchen

prep time 25 Min

cook time 1 Hr 50 Min

method Bake

yield 8-12 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 medium sweet potatoes
1/2 package refrigerated pie crusts (15 oz package)
4 tablespoons butter, unsalted melted
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
3 large eggs, separated
1 1/2 cups sugar
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
3/4 cup buttermilk

How To Make sweet potato buttermilk pie

Test Kitchen Tips

If there isn't enough crust to fold the crust under, just cut off the excess dough before pressing the edges with a fork. Also, make sure to poke holes in the bottom of the crust before pre-baking so the dough doesn't rise.

Step 1

Bake potatoes at 400 degrees for 1 hour or until tender.

Step 2

Cool 10 minutes. Increase oven temperature to 450 degrees.
Step 3

Fit pie crust into a 9-inch pie plate.
Step 4

Fold edges under and crimp.
Step 5

Prick bottom and sides of pie crust with a fork.
Step 6

Bake at 450 for 9-11 minutes or until lightly browned. Reduce oven temperature to 375.
Step 7

Cut potatoes in half lengthwise.
Step 8

Scoop out sweet potatoes into a medium bowl.
Step 9

Mash until smooth.
Step 10

Stir in butter and next 4 ingredients until well combined.
Step 11

Whisk egg yolks until thick and pale.
Step 12

Add sugar and whisk 1 1/2 minutes or until lemon-yellow color.
Step 13

Stir egg yolk mixture into sweet potato mixture until well blended.
Step 14

Add flour 1 tsp at a time; stirring until blended after each addition. Add buttermilk and stir until combined.
Step 15

Whisk egg whites in a bowl until soft peaks form.
Step 16

Gently fold into sweet potato mixture until blended.
Step 17

Spoon sweet potato mixture into pie crust.
Step 18

Bake at 375 for 35-40 minutes or until center is set.
Step 19

Let cool on a wire rack for 1 1/2 hours or until completely cool. Or, cover with plastic wrap and chill for 8 hours. Serve at room temperature. Serve with desired toppings.
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Nutrition Facts

(per serving*)

calories: 418kcal, carbohydrates: 65g, cholesterol: 87mg, fat: 16g, fiber: 3g, protein: 6g, saturated fat: 7g, sodium: 340mg, sugar: 41g, unsaturated fat: 8g

*Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is estimated.

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