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This Southern Sweet Potato Cobbler features a silky roasted sweet potato filling baked in a flaky pie crust with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and a beautifully caramelized sugar topping. It's the perfect holiday dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family gathering.

Southern Sweet Potato Cobbler

This Southern Sweet Potato Cobbler features a silky roasted sweet potato filling baked in a flaky pie crust with warm cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, and a beautifully caramelized sugar topping. It's the perfect holiday dessert for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any family gathering.
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Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • Filling
  • 2 cups mashed roasted sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup packed brown sugar
  • ½ cup whole milk
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • Crust
  • 1 prepared pie crust
  • Topping
  • Granulated sugar for sprinkling

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie dish or baking dish
  • Large mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Rubber spatula
  • measuring cups
  • Measuring spoons
  • Potato masher or food processor

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a 9-inch pie dish.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, milk, melted butter, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
  3. Press the pie crust into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Pour the sweet potato filling into the crust and smooth the top.
  5. Sprinkle the surface generously with granulated sugar.
  6. Bake for 50–60 minutes, until the top is golden brown and the center is just set.
  7. Cool for at least 20 minutes before serving.
  8. Serve warm with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream if desired.

Notes

Roasting the sweet potatoes creates the richest flavor.
Let the cobbler cool slightly before slicing so the filling can set.
Fresh nutmeg adds wonderful warmth if available.
Delicious served warm or chilled.
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 4 days.