Best Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie
A rich, creamy Southern-style sweet potato pie enhanced with warm spices and a splash of bourbon for depth and elegance.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Pie dish
- Wire rack
- Hand mixer or whisk
Ingredients
Pie Filling
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 0.75 cup brown sugar packed
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 eggs large
- 0.25 cup heavy cream
- 2 tbsp bourbon
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 0.5 tsp nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp ginger
- 0.25 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare pie crust in a 9-inch pie dish.
- In a large bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with sugars until smooth.
- Add butter, eggs, cream, bourbon, and vanilla. Mix until combined.
- Stir in spices and salt gently.
- Pour filling into crust and smooth the top.
- Bake 50–60 minutes until set. Cool completely before slicing.
Notes
For best flavor, use roasted sweet potatoes and allow pie to cool fully before serving.