Sweet Potato Pie with Walnut Topping

homemade sweet potato pie in a dish topped with scoops of vanilla ice cream

4.54 from 54 votes

Sweet Potato Pie with Walnut Topping

Sweet Potato Pie is one of the best Thanksgiving dessert recipes, a true classic that should be on every holiday table. This homemade sweet potato pie recipe is simple, delicious, and filled with flavor, and the walnut topping adds the perfect crunch! Find out how to make sweet potato pie for your next holiday dessert!

Prep Time20

Cook Time55

Total Time1 15

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: American

Servings: slices

Author: Becky Hardin

Equipment

Kitchen Scale (optional)
Pie Pan

Ingredients

1½ cups granulated sugar 300 grams
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 large eggs 100 grams
12 ounces evaporated milk 341 grams (1 can)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract 4 grams
1½ cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes 265 grams
1 9-inch refrigerated pie crust 213 grams

For the Walnut Topping

⅓ cup unsalted butter 75 grams (⅔ stick)
⅓ cup all-purpose flour 40 grams
½ cup dark brown sugar 107 grams
½ cup chopped walnuts 57 grams

For Serving

Ice cream optional
Whipped cream optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 425°F.
In a medium bowl, stir together the sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
1½ cups granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
In a large bowl, beat together eggs, evaporated milk, and vanilla with a whisk.
2 large eggs, 12 ounces evaporated milk, 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Pour the sugar mixture into the egg mixture and whisk to combine.
Stir in the mashed sweet potatoes potatoes and beat until combine. The mixture will be thin.
1½ cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes
Place pie shell into pie pan and press to seal. Use a fork to prick the bottom and sides.
1 9-inch refrigerated pie crust
Pour sweet potato mixture into unbaked pie shell.
Bake on center rack for 15 minutes.
Reduce the oven temperature to 350°F and bake for an additional 30 minutes.
While the pie is baking, make your walnut topping. In a small bowl, combine all ingredients for the walnut topping. Use your fingers to create a crumble with all the ingredients. They don't need to be smooth. Set aside.
⅓ cup unsalted butter, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, ½ cup dark brown sugar, ½ cup chopped walnuts
Remove pie from the oven and sprinkle with topping.
Bake 15 minutes or until topping is golden brown.
Allow to cool and serve with ice cream or whipped cream for serving.
Ice cream, Whipped cream

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Notes

Nutritional information does not include optional ingredients.

Storage: Store sweet potato pie in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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