If you’re looking for a pie that delivers rich, nostalgic flavor with a smooth, custard-like texture — you’re about to meet your new favorite.
This Buttermilk Sweet Potato Pie is everything a homemade dessert should be: comforting, simple to make, and impossible to forget. It’s the perfect blend of sweet, spiced, and buttery goodness in every bite. Whether you’re baking for Thanksgiving, Sunday supper, or just because, this recipe turns ordinary ingredients into a show-stopping pie.
Why This Pie Deserves a Place at Your Table
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Smooth, velvety texture thanks to the buttermilk and sweet potatoes
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Warm spices that taste like fall and feel like home
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No complicated steps or fancy tools — just real ingredients and a pie dish
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Perfect for make-ahead baking — it sets beautifully and tastes even better the next day
This is the kind of dessert that gets people talking. The kind they ask for again next year. And the kind you’ll be proud to say you made from scratch.
Ingredients You’ll Need
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1 pre-made pie crust (or homemade, if you prefer)
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2 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed (about 1½ cups)
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1 cup buttermilk
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¾ cup packed brown sugar
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup unsalted butter, melted
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3 large eggs
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
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¼ teaspoon salt
Step-by-Step Instructions
Step 1 – Prepare the Oven and Crust
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Place your pie crust into a 9-inch pie dish, crimp the edges, and set it aside.
Step 2 – Make the Filling
In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, buttermilk, brown sugar, granulated sugar, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
Mix until smooth and creamy. You can use a hand mixer or a whisk — just make sure the batter is fully blended with no lumps.
Step 3 – Pour and Bake
Pour the filling into the prepared crust and smooth the top with a spatula.
Bake for 50 to 60 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted comes out clean.
Tip: If the edges of the crust start to brown too quickly, lightly cover them with foil during baking.
Recipe Summary
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
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Bake Time: 55 minutes
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Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
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Servings: 8
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Calories per serving: ~340 kcal
Serving Tips
This pie is delicious warm, but even better once it has cooled completely and had a chance to set. Serve it as-is or with a dollop of whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Planning a holiday spread? This pie pairs beautifully with everything from roasted turkey to glazed ham. And yes, it makes an excellent breakfast the next morning — no judgment here.
One Taste and You’ll Understand
This Buttermilk Sweet Potato Pie doesn’t rely on tricks or shortcuts. It’s just the right ingredients, handled with care, baked into something that tastes like home.
Save this recipe. Share it with a friend. And don’t be surprised if it becomes your new signature dessert.