Sweet Potato  Buttermilk Pie

This Sweet Potato Buttermilk Pie is a cozy, comforting dessert with a silky smooth texture and warm spices. It’s perfect for holidays, Sunday dinners, potlucks, or anytime you’re craving a timeless Southern treat. Below is a clean, search-friendly version ideal for WordPress and fully compliant with Google AdSense guidelines.

Ingredients

For the Crust

• 1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
• 3–4 tablespoons ice water

For the Filling

• 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium potatoes)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
• ½ cup buttermilk
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Prepare the Crust

1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour and salt.
2. Add the cold butter and cut it into the flour using a pastry cutter or your fingertips until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
3. Add the ice water, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough holds together.
4. Shape the dough into a disk, wrap in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.

Tip: Keeping the butter cold ensures a flaky crust.

Step 2: Cook the Sweet Potatoes

1. Peel the sweet potatoes and cut them into chunks.
2. Boil for 15–20 minutes, or until fork-tender.
3. Drain well, mash until smooth, and let cool slightly.

Step 3: Make the Filling

1. In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
2. Add the eggs, melted butter, buttermilk, and vanilla.
3. Mix until the filling is completely smooth.

Tip: A whisk or hand mixer creates an extra-silky texture.

Step 4: Assemble the Pie

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Roll out the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a 12-inch circle.
3. Transfer the dough to a 9-inch pie dish. Trim and crimp the edges.
4. Pour in the sweet potato filling and smooth the top.

Step 5: Bake the Pie

1. Bake for 50–60 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted into the middle comes out clean.
2. Cover the edges with foil if the crust is browning too quickly.
3. Cool the pie completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Tip: The flavor deepens after chilling for a few hours—or overnight.

Step 6: Serve and Enjoy

Slice and serve with or without whipped cream.
A light sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg makes the pie even more festive.