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Mock Southern Sweet Potato Pie

Full of sweet potato flavor, this delicious pie will be a hit at your next holiday meal.

138kcal per serving
4 gprotein
25 gcarbohydrates
3 gfat
16servings (1 slice, 1/16 of recipe (99g))

Ingredients

"Nutrition facts" links go to the closest generic food on FoodFactly, per 100 g.

Nutrition facts per serving

NutrientPer serving% DV
Calories 138 kcal
Total fat 3 g 4%
Saturated fat 1 g 5%
Cholesterol 35 mg 12%
Sodium 107 mg 5%
Total carbohydrates 25 g 9%
Dietary fiber 2 g 7%
Total sugars 9 g
Added sugars 6 g 12%
Protein 4 g 8%
Vitamin D 0 µg 0%
Calcium 41 mg 3%
Iron 1 mg 6%
Potassium 235 mg 5%

Nutrition analysis per serving as published by USDA with the recipe. % DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults.

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 350 °F.

Crust

  1. Combine the flour and sugar in a bowl.
  2. Add milk and oil to the flour mixture.
  3. Stir with fork until well mixed and then form pastry into a smooth ball with your hands.
  4. Roll the ball between two 12 inch squares of waxed paper using short, brisk strokes until pastry reaches edge of paper.
  5. Peel off top paper and invert crust into pie plate.

Filling

  1. Combine sugars, salt, spices, and eggs.
  2. Add milk and vanilla. Stir.
  3. Add sweet potatoes and mix well.
  4. Pour mixture into pie shell.
  5. Bake for 60 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
  6. Cool and cut into 16 slices.

Source

Heart Healthy Home Cooking: African American Style US Department of Health and Human Services National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute

Published on USDA MyPlate Kitchen (www.myplate.gov/recipes/mock-southern-sweet-potato-pie, retired by USDA in January 2026; archived copy). A work of the US federal government, in the public domain.

General nutrition information, not medical advice.

Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Mock Southern Sweet Potato Pie?

One serving has 138 kcal. The recipe makes 16 servings (1 slice, 1/16 of recipe (99g) each).

How much protein is in Mock Southern Sweet Potato Pie?

4 g of protein per serving, with 25 g of carbohydrates and 3 g of fat.

What do I need to make Mock Southern Sweet Potato Pie?

12 ingredients: 1 1/4 cups flour (all purpose), 1/4 teaspoon sugar, 1/3 cup milk, non-fat, 2 tablespoons vegetable oil, 1/4 cup sugar (white) and 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed ….