Get ready to delight your taste buds with this creamy and rich Black Folks —perfect for any occasion!
Ingredients:
– 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2-3 medium sweet potatoes)
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
– 1 cup granulated sugar
– 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
– 2 large eggs
– 1/2 cup evaporated milk
– 1 tsp vanilla extract
– 1/2 tsp cinnamon
– 1/2 tsp nutmeg
– 1/4 tsp ground ginger
– Pinch of salt
– 1 9-inch unbaked pie crust (homemade or store-bought)
Directions:
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Wash and peel the sweet potatoes, then boil or steam them until fork-tender, which will take about 20-25 minutes. Once cooked, mash them until smooth and let them cool slightly.
3. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes and softened butter. Beat them together until smooth. Now, add in the granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and a pinch of salt. Mix everything until it’s all well combined and creamy.
4. Roll out your pie crust and fit it into a 9-inch pie pan. Trim and crimp the edges as you like. Pour the luscious sweet potato filling into the crust, smoothing the top with a spatula to make it pretty.
5. Pop that pie into the oven and bake for 50-60 minutes. You’ll know it’s done when the filling is set and a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Once baked, let the pie cool to room temperature before serving.
6. Slice it up and indulge in this rich and creamy pie—don’t forget to top it with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for that extra touch!
