Patti LaBelle's Sweet Potato Pie

Name: Patti LaBelle's Sweet Potato Pie
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Total time: 2 h
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 cup butter flavored vegetable shortening (chilled); 1/3 cup ice water; 3 large orange-fleshed sweet potatoes (Louisiana yams); 8 tbsp butter (melted (1 stick)); 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 2 large eggs (beaten); 1/4 cup half and half; 3/4 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 tsp ground nutmeg; whipped cream, for serving

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:1h 30min

A delicious Southern pie made with simple ingredients, Sweet Potato Pie is the ultimate traditional treat! Miss Patti’s signature pie is made with flavorful Louisiana yams, sweet butter, creamy half and half, and warm spice!

Updated at: Wed, 05 Nov 2025 11:51:46 GMT