Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Topping

A closeup of a partially eaten Southern sweet potato pie with homemade marshmallow fluff.

Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Topping

This old fashioned Southern sweet potato pie is velvety smooth, rich, and decadent. The brown sugar pecan pie crust and the homemade marshmallow topping make this an epic dessert. It is not just for the holiday season, make this any time of the year.

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Prep Time: 45

Cook Time: 45

Total Time: 1 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 286kcal

Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

For the pecan brown sugar crust:

See the recipe for pecan brown sugar pie crust

For the sweet potato pie:

2 pounds sweet potatoes
8 tablespoons butter softened
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 eggs
3 tablespoons maple syrup
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 teaspoon salt

For the Marshmallow topping:

See recipe for homemade marshmallow cream

Instructions

For the crust

Make the recipe for the pecan brown sugar crust. Pre-bake the crust and let it cool while you make the sweet potato pie filling.

For the sweet potato pie:

Pierce several holes in the sweet potatoes and place them on a baking sheet. Bake for 45 to 55 minutes or until tender.
When the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle slice them in half and scoop the flesh into a food processor.
Add the rest of the ingredients for the sweet potato pie and process until it is very smooth.
Pour the filling into the pie crust. Bake at 350°F for 45 to 50 minutes.
Remove from the oven and let cool on a wire rack.

For the marshmallow topping:

Make the recipe for the homemade marshmallow cream.
Spread the marshmallow on top of the pie.
Use a kitchen torch to brown the top of the marshmallow or place the pie under the broiler for 2 to 3 minutes.

Notes

Alternative methods to cooking your sweet potatoes: You can also boil or microwave them until they are tender.
Smaller sweet potatoes will bake faster. Extra-large sweet potatoes may need 60 to 70 minutes.