Sweet Potato Pie Filling

Aug 9, 2026 · By VanillaGoods

Baking Pies tarts Origin: Madagascar Vanilla: Extract Medium

A classic sweet potato pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Prep 20 min

Cook 60 min

Cool 4 hr

Total 5 hr 20 min

Servings 8

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Ingredients

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servings

1.0unbaked 9-inch pie crust, homemade or store-bought, chilled in the pie plate
2.0 cups (480.0 g)mashed sweet potato, smooth, from about 2 medium roasted sweet potatoes
¾ cup (150.0 g)granulated sugar
2.0 (100.0 g)large eggs
¾ cup (180.0 ml)whole milk
1.0 tspground cinnamon
1.0 tsp (5.0 ml)VanillaGoods pure vanilla extract
¼ tspfine sea salt

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Instructions

Heat the oven to 350°F.
In a large bowl, whisk the mashed sweet potato, granulated sugar, eggs, milk, ground cinnamon, vanilla, and salt until completely smooth.
Pour into the crust and bake until the edge is set and the center jiggles slightly, 55 to 60 minutes.
Cool on a rack for 2 hours, then refrigerate until cold.

Tips

Vanilla swap: use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.
Best vanilla for this: Madagascar (rich, creamy, classic), or Mexican (spiced, warm, woodsy). Any pure vanilla works.
Storage: Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Recipe FAQ

How long does it take to make sweet potato pie filling?

Plan on 20 minutes of prep and 60 minutes of cooking, plus 4 hours to cool. It makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

How should I store sweet potato pie filling?

Refrigerate for up to 4 days.

Can I use a different form of vanilla?

use vanilla bean paste 1:1 in place of the extract for visible specks, or the seeds of 1 vanilla bean for each tablespoon of extract.

A classic sweet potato pie filling for one 9-inch pie. Best with Madagascar vanilla (rich, creamy, classic); any pure vanilla works. Makes one 9-inch pie (8 servings).

Estimated · per serving

Nutrition

Per serving = 1 of 8 servings this recipe makes.

304 Calories / serving

11.5g Fat

46.0g Carbs

4.9g Protein

23.8g Sugar

Whole recipe (8 servings): ~2432 cal · 92g fat · 368g carbs · 39g protein · 190g sugar

Estimated values per serving, calculated from standard ingredient data. Not verified Nutrition Facts; actual values vary with brands, measurements, and preparation.

Per serving · 304 calories

What it takes to burn one serving

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Moderate cycling 31 min·6.2 mi
Swimming laps 43 min
Jogging 30 min·2.5 mi·~4800 steps
Stair climbing 28 min·~2500 steps
Dancing 49 min
Bodyweight circuit training 31 min
Cleaning, errands, or playing with the dog 71 min

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