There’s something truly special about a classic Southern pie — warm, silky, and filled with nostalgic flavor. This Sweet Potato Buttermilk Pie brings together earthy sweet potatoes, warm spices, and creamy buttermilk to create a dessert that feels like home. Perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, or anytime you want a slice of comfort, this pie is simple to make yet unforgettable in taste.
Enjoy it chilled or at room temperature, topped with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon. It’s the kind of dessert that makes everyone ask for seconds.
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
What You Need to Make This Recipe
How to Make This Recipe
Expert Tips
FAQs
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Classic Southern flavor with warm spices and creamy texture.
- Simple ingredients and straightforward steps.
- Perfect for holidays, gatherings, or cozy nights at home.
- Even better the next day after chilling.
- Pairs beautifully with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
What You Need to Make This Recipe
The complete ingredient list with measurements is in the recipe card at the end of the article.
- Sweet potatoes
- Butter, sugar, and spices
- Eggs and buttermilk
- Flour, salt, and cold butter for the homemade crust
- Vanilla extract
How to Make This Recipe
Detailed step-by-step instructions are included in the recipe card below.
- Prepare the homemade crust and chill it for best texture.
- Cook and mash the sweet potatoes until completely smooth.
- Mix the filling ingredients until creamy and well blended.
- Roll out the crust, fill it, and bake until the center is set.
- Cool completely to allow the pie to firm up.
Expert Tips
- Use very smooth mashed sweet potatoes for a velvety filling.
- Keep the butter cold when making the crust — it creates flakiness.
- If the crust edges brown too fast, cover them with foil.
- Chill the pie for deeper, fuller flavor.
- You can swap homemade crust with a store-bought one for convenience.
FAQs
Can I use canned sweet potatoes?
Yes, as long as they are plain and fully mashed.
Can I make this pie ahead of time?
Absolutely — it actually tastes better the next day.
Does it need refrigeration?
Yes, because it contains eggs and dairy. Refrigerate after cooling.
Can I freeze it?
Yes! Wrap tightly and freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw overnight in the fridge.
Sweet Potato Buttermilk Pie
Prep Time: 20 minutes | Cook Time: 50–60 minutes | Total Time: About 1 hour 20 minutes
Ingredients
For the Crust
- 1¼ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 3–4 tablespoons ice water
For the Filling
- 2 cups cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ginger
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup melted butter (slightly cooled)
- ½ cup buttermilk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: Mix flour and salt, cut in cold butter, add ice water, form a dough disk, and chill 30 minutes.
- Cook the sweet potatoes: Boil until tender, drain, and mash until smooth.
- Make the filling: Combine sweet potatoes, sugar, spices, eggs, butter, buttermilk, and vanilla. Mix until smooth.
- Assemble: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Roll out the dough, place in a pie dish, and add the filling.
- Bake for 50–60 minutes until set. Cool completely before slicing.
- Serve with whipped cream if desired.