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Easy Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallows

Published: Oct 3, 2020 by Terri Gilson · Modified: Sep 17, 2022 · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. This post may contain affiliate links · 18 Comments

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I love recipes that make life easier and this Easy Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Whipped Cream is one of those recipes! There is no peeling, chopping or cooking of sweet potatoes involved because I use pureed sweet potatoes (in the form of baby food) and it works so well!

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This Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallows also makes a wonderful Thanksgiving dessert, holiday dessert for Easter or Christmas or alternative to pumpkin pie or apple pie!

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  • 🥘Ingredients
  • 📖Variations & Substitutions
  • 🍽Equipment
  • 🌡️Storage
  • 👪 Serving Size
  • 🎥 Videos
  • 💭Top Tip
  • 📋 More Thanksgiving Desserts
  • 🥧How do you know when pie is set?
  • ⭐ Reviews
  • 📋 Easy Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallows
  • 🍽 More Thanksgiving Dinner Ideas

You'll love this easy Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallows because it's quick to make and tastes divine. The Marshmallow Whipped Cream is the crowning glory on this delicious Thanksgiving dessert.

sweet potato pie with marshmallow whipped cream in glass pie plate with piece missing and pie lifter in missing spot

🥘Ingredients

For this recipe, you'll need:

  • deep dish pie crust (store-bought or Homemade Pie Crust )
  • flour
  • brown sugar
  • scalded milk (see video)
  • sweet potato puree (affiliate link) /canned yams
  • cinnamon
  • eggs
  • unsalted butter
  • whipping cream (35%)
  • mini marshmallows
  • water

You'll love how easy baby food is to use that you'll want to use it in everything! And you're going to want to avoid peeling, chopping and cooking carrots too. So, give it a try it in my Carrot Cake Overnight French Toast Casserole.

Baby Food  is a great way to save time and effort. The beauty of baby food is that the work is already done for you! Why do all that work when you don’t have to? That’s why I use it in this sweet potato pie with marshmallow whipped cream; it’s super quick and easy! And since they make it for babies, there are no preservatives and fillers in it. It’s pure sweet potatoes. The bonus is that you can buy baby food anywhere! And it doesn't cost $300 to ship to Canada!

Whole Carrot Cake French Toast Casserole with pineapples dotted with whipped cream and grated carrots on top

And my Carrot Cake Dessert Pizza!

carrot cake dessert pizza slice being removed from pizza

📖Variations & Substitutions

I love sweet potato pie almost as much as I love my pumpkin pie  and that's saying A LOT! However, because this type of pie is not as popular in my neck of the woods, I couldn't find sweet potato puree or canned sweet potatoes to save my life. When I tried to order it off Amazon, the only option was a case of 24 for $132.00 + $200.00 shipping to Canada!? Since I'm not prepared to spend all my precious time peeling, chopping and pureeing sweet potatoes, I turned to the obvious source of healthy, ready to eat,  pureed food - BABY FOOD! It's the perfect way to make a delicious and rich sweet potato filling, without a lot of effort!

  • Sweet Potatoes - If you prefer to use canned sweet potatoes (and puree yourself) or sweet potato puree, then simply substitute it for the baby food
  • Pie Crust: You can buy a pie shell at the grocery store if you are in a hurry or make one from scratch. Try my No Fail Pie Crust (Cold Water Pastry)!
uncooked cold water pastry (no fail pie crust) in pie pan with oven mitts in the background and rolling pin in front

🍽Equipment

Your will need a 9-inch pie plate and an electric hand mixer (affiliate links) or stand mixer for this recipe.

🌡️Storage

Store this sweet potato pie for up to 4 days in an airtight container in the fridge. You can cover it in plastic wrap if you are storing for a short time (overnight) and have not yet decorated it. Store marshmallow whipped cream separately. The pie freezes well for up to 3 months in an airtight container.

sweet potato pie on black plate on blue background with marshmallows around

👪 Serving Size

This recipe makes 1 whole 9 inch pie (8 servings). However, you can double or triple the recipe and make additional pies by clicking on the blue number and selecting the number of servings you'd like. The ingredient quantities will automatically adjust.

🎥 Videos

Video-How to brown butter

Video -How to scald milk

💭Top Tip

Most recipes use melted marshmallows for the marshmallow topping, but I make marshmallow frosting with whipped cream. Marshmallows can be a little overwhelming in terms of sweetness on their own. But marshmallows melted right into the whipped cream makes this marshmallow whipped creamy and dreamy! Sweet Potato pie with marshmallows is a very popular southern dessert. Unfortunately, it's not as popular in Canada. So, I've made it my mission to share the joy of this pie with my fellow Canadians.  

My husband had never had a sweet potato pie and fell in love with it!

sweet potato pie on black plate on blue background with marshmallows around and pie in background

This marshmallow sweet potato pie recipe is unique because it uses baby food and has a delicious marshmallow whipped cream, but it's also the brown butter that takes it to a new level. Brown butter adds a rich caramel flavor to this pie that is like no other! And the scalded milk also gives it a light and fluffy texture.

📋 More Thanksgiving Desserts

Old-Fashioned Sweet Potato pie makes a wonderful Thanksgiving dessert. But if you're looking for other Thanksgiving desserts, give my Skinny Pumpkin Cheesecake with Oreo Cookie Crust, Crustless Pumpkin Pie, Cranberry Bread Pudding Cheesecake or my Traditional Pumpkin Pie  a try! Hey, more than one Thanksgiving Dessert is always welcome!

🥧How do you know when pie is set?

If you're not a seasoned pie maker, pie can be a little intimidating. To avoid a cracked top:

  • Bake it on a lower (but not the lowest) rack
  • Use a thermometer. The BEST and most accurate thermometer I have ever owned is this instant read thermometer- (affiliate link) -t's great for everything food related!
  • This pie is ideal when the thermometer registers 170 degrees F.
  • However, at that stage, it may not "look" cooked to you and still be a bit jiggly but it cooks after you take it from the oven.
  • But if you're a new pie baker, trust the thermometer.
  • And if you run into troubles, whether it be a cracked filling or soggy shell, then be sure to check out these tips from the Pie Doctor HERE.

So, if you're looking for an easy Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallows or something that uses canned yams or better yet, in the form of baby food, you'll love this EASY recipe!

Have a Happy Holiday season and enjoy Pie Baking!!

⭐ Reviews

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📋 Easy Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallows

This easy Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallows involves no peeling, cooking, chopping or pureeing of sweet potatoes because it uses baby food instead or canned sweet potatoes/canned yams! The Marshmallow Whipped Cream is the crowning glory on this delicious Thanksgiving dessert.
5 from 9 votes
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Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American, southern
Keyword: baby food, marshmallow, pie, sweet potato
Special Diet: Vegetarian
Servings: 8 pieces
Calories: 470kcal
Author: Terri Gilson
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 40 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
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Ingredients

Crust

  • 1 deep dish pie shell (store bought or homemade) https://foodmeanderings.com/no-fail-pie-crust/

Filling

  • 2 tablespoon flour
  • ⅔ cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup scalded milk * See video in post
  • 1.5 cups sweet potato puree * I use baby food (4 - 4.5 fl oz squeeze bottles)
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2 eggs lightly beaten
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, browned * See video in post

Marshmallow Whipped cream:

  • 1 ½ cups whipping cream
  • 1 cup mini marshmallows
  • ¼ teaspoon water

Garnish

  • additional cinnamon sprinkles and mini marshmallows
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
  • Brown butter in small saucepan. Once browned, remove from heat. See video on how to brown butter in NOTES.
  • Scald milk in separate saucepan. Cool (can be warm, but not hot) See video on how to scald milk in NOTES.
  • Add pureed sweet potatoes to large bowl, then add browned butter, cooled scalded milk (it can be warm, but not hot), cinnamon, flour, brown sugar and eggs. Whisk until combined.
  • Pour into unbaked pie crust. Bake for 10 minutes at 425 degrees F.
  • Turn oven down to 325 degrees F and bake for another 30- 35 minutes or until firm. I found 30 minutes was perfect. * I recommend using a thermometer (I use my meat thermometer) to check for doneness. The thermometer should register 170 degrees F. The pie may not "look" ready, but it is. You don't want to overcook it.
  • Cool on wire rack for 10 minutes, then chill in fridge for at least 2 hours.

Marshmallow Whipped cream

  • In a medium bowl, whip the whipped cream to soft peaks with an electric mixer on high speed.
  • In a separate bowl, add ¼ teaspoon of water to marshmallows, then melt the marshmallows in the microwave for about 10 seconds and stir. * The stirring will usually melt the remaining unmelted marshmallows. However, if not melted, return to microwave in 10 second intervals until melted.
  • Add melted marshmallows to whipped cream and beat to stiff peaks.

Garnish

  • Add marshmallow whipped cream to the top of cold pie. Sprinkle cinnamon sprinkles and additional marshmallows, if desired.

Notes

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Nutrition Facts
📋 Easy Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallows
Amount Per Serving (1 piece)
Calories 470 Calories from Fat 288
% Daily Value*
Fat 32g49%
Saturated Fat 17g106%
Cholesterol 119mg40%
Sodium 167mg7%
Potassium 227mg6%
Carbohydrates 42g14%
Fiber 1g4%
Sugar 22g24%
Protein 6g12%
Vitamin A 4488IU90%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 104mg10%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

Nutrition

Serving: 1piece | Calories: 470kcal (24%) | Carbohydrates: 42g (14%) | Protein: 6g (12%) | Fat: 32g (49%) | Saturated Fat: 17g (106%) | Cholesterol: 119mg (40%) | Sodium: 167mg (7%) | Potassium: 227mg (6%) | Fiber: 1g (4%) | Sugar: 22g (24%) | Vitamin A: 4488IU (90%) | Vitamin C: 1mg (1%) | Calcium: 104mg (10%) | Iron: 1mg (6%)
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Comments

  1. Cindy

    October 06, 2020 at 10:37 am

    This looks delicious and is quite simple to make.

    Reply
  2. Sonya

    October 06, 2020 at 2:16 pm

    Ok, this was absolutely delish! WOW!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      October 08, 2020 at 5:56 am

      Thanks, Sonya - glad you enjoyed it!

      Reply
  3. Bernice Hill

    October 06, 2020 at 10:21 pm

    Well, I'm sure that using baby food is convenient and possibly lower in sugar than the canned sweet potato but I'd probably just buy sweet potatoes and puree them. That said, I've never done it! I've got to try sweet potato pie!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      October 07, 2020 at 8:13 am

      Hi Bernice- I used to buy canned sweet potatoes, but I can't find them anywhere around here. Amazon wanted $300 to ship them! If you do find them in Calgary, let me know please. Although, I'll probably stick with the baby food because it's still easier! haha

      Reply
  4. Joss

    October 07, 2020 at 8:37 am

    I love that you used baby food, why not?! This is delicious with that marshmallow whipped cream, yum!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      October 08, 2020 at 5:55 am

      Thanks, Joss! Yes, I discovered the idea of using baby food when my kids grew out of it and I had a bunch left over!

      Reply
  5. Leanne

    October 07, 2020 at 9:17 am

    Using baby food is a genius idea! I also haven't seen canned pureed sweet potato around here, so whenever I bake with sweet potato, I cook and puree my own. Love your short cut idea of baby food. Also, can we just take a moment to admire the deliciousness of that marshmallow whipped cream?! The perfect topping!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      October 08, 2020 at 5:57 am

      Thanks, Leanne - I'm also glad you like the topping! I came up with this recipe years ago and am only getting a chance to share it now.

      Reply
  6. Elaine

    October 07, 2020 at 9:22 am

    I love it when I find traditional recipes like this one! (And I like your creative genius in solving the problem of finding sweet potato purée! A dessert that everyone loves to dig into!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      October 08, 2020 at 5:58 am

      Thank you, Elaine! Yes, it is definitely a Thanksgiving favorite!

      Reply
  7. nancy

    October 07, 2020 at 3:38 pm

    What a cute idea to use baby food!! It must be way lower in sugar than conventional products!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      October 08, 2020 at 5:59 am

      Yes, that's what I love about using baby food, Nancy- it generally doesn't have added sugar, fillers or preservatives!

      Reply
  8. YtheWait

    October 08, 2020 at 5:18 am

    Thanks for sharing, this looks lovely............

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      October 08, 2020 at 5:53 am

      Thanks you, I hope you enjoy it!

      Reply
  9. Wanda

    October 09, 2020 at 3:44 pm

    I've used baby food in recipes too - it's like the best kept secret to flavouring recipes! This pie looks delicious!

    Reply
    • Terri Gilson

      October 09, 2020 at 6:10 pm

      I know, it's great stuff, isn't it?! Baby food for the win!!!

      Reply
  10. Yvonne Langen

    October 10, 2020 at 5:35 pm

    This is the perfect fall treat Terri! I am obsessed with a mini marshmallow moment, so nostalgic of childhood!

    Reply

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