Description
This Recipe for Charley Pride Pie is a classic Southern dessert that blends the creamy sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with warm spices, all in a flaky, buttery crust. A true soul food staple, this pie is perfect for holidays, family gatherings, or any day you’re craving a taste of the South.
Ingredients
For the Pie Filling:
✔ 2 cups roasted sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
✔ ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
✔ ¾ cup brown sugar
✔ ¼ cup granulated sugar
✔ ½ cup evaporated milk
✔ 2 large eggs, beaten
✔ 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
✔ 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
✔ ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
✔ ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
✔ ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Pie Crust:
✔ 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
Optional Toppings:
✔ Whipped cream
✔ Chopped pecans
✔ A drizzle of maple syrup
Instructions
1️⃣ Prepare the Sweet Potatoes
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roast whole sweet potatoes for 45–50 minutes until soft.
- Let cool, then peel and mash until smooth.
2️⃣ Mix the Pie Filling
- In a large bowl, whisk together mashed sweet potatoes, melted butter, brown sugar, and granulated sugar.
- Add evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
- Mix until smooth and well combined.
3️⃣ Assemble the Pie
- Roll out pie dough into a 9-inch pie pan.
- Pour the sweet potato filling into the crust, spreading evenly.
4️⃣ Bake to Perfection
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake for 50–55 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
5️⃣ Cool & Serve
- Let pie cool completely before slicing.
- Serve with whipped cream, pecans, or maple syrup.
Notes
💡 For extra flavor, add a splash of bourbon to the filling.
💡 Make it dairy-free by substituting evaporated milk with coconut milk.
💡 Storage: Keep refrigerated for up to 4 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Nutrition
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg