Yes, sweet potato pie is still enjoyed by many people today. It is a classic Southern dessert that has been a staple in American cuisine for centuries. Sweet potato pie is made with mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, sugar, milk, and spices such as cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. The filling is poured into a pie crust and baked until set. The result is a creamy, flavorful pie with a hint of sweetness and spice.
Sweet potato pie is often enjoyed during the fall and winter months, especially around Thanksgiving and Christmas, but it can be enjoyed year-round. It is a beloved dessert that evokes feelings of nostalgia and comfort for many people, and its popularity has endured over the years. Whether served as a holiday dessert or as a special treat for any occasion, sweet potato pie continues to be a favorite among dessert lovers.
Ingredients:
1 (1 pound) 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 crust
Directions:
-Boil sweet potato whole in skin for 40 to 50 minutes, or until done.
Run cold water over the sweet potato, and remove the skin.
-Break apart sweet potato in a bowl.
Add butter, and mix well with mixer.
Stir in sugar, milk, eggs, nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla.
Beat on medium speed until mixture is smooth.
Pour filling into an unbaked pie crust.
-Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 55 to 60 minutes, or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
Pie will puff up like a souffle, and then will sink down as it cools.
Enjoy 