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Grandma’s Southern Sweet Potato Cobbler

Grandma’s Southern Sweet Potato Cobbler

A comforting Southern dessert that combines the rich flavor of sweet potatoes with a flaky, buttery crust, reminiscent of a classic pie but with the rustic charm of a cobbler.

  • Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 sheet refrigerated pie crust (or homemade, if preferred)
  • Additional butter for dotting (about 1 tablespoon, optional)
  • Optional: whipped cream or vanilla ice cream, for serving

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C). Lightly grease a 9×9-inch baking dish or similar-size casserole dish.
  2. Prepare the Pie Base: Roll out the pie crust and press it into the bottom of your baking dish. You can also cut strips or shapes if you’d like a lattice or decorative topping later.
  3. Mix the Filling: In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Stir well until smooth and fully combined. The mixture should be pourable but thick.
  4. Assemble the Cobbler: Pour the sweet potato mixture over the crust in the baking dish. If using a top crust or strips, arrange them on top now. Dot with a few bits of butter for extra richness if desired.
  5. Bake: Place the dish in the center of the oven and bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the filling is set, slightly puffed, and the top is golden brown. A knife inserted in the center should come out mostly clean.
  6. Cool and Serve: Let the cobbler cool for at least 15 minutes to set. Serve warm with a dollop of whipped cream or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for that classic Southern finish.

Notes

  • For a richer, more spiced flavor, you can add a pinch of ground ginger or allspice to the filling.
  • If you don’t have time to make your own pie crust, a store-bought sheet works perfectly.
  • Make sure your sweet potatoes are mashed without any lumps for a smooth, creamy texture.
  • Author: Sabrine Jay
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 50 minutes
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Southern American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 slice
  • Calories: 320 kcal

Keywords: sweet potato, cobbler, dessert, pie, southern