Step 1

Heat oven to 300°F. With fork, poke bottom of crust all over.

Step 2

In bowl, combine sweet potato, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Whisk in eggs and milk until mixture is smooth. Gradually whisk in melted butter.

Step 3

Pour sweet potato mixture into prepared pie shell and bake until crust is golden brown and filling is slightly puffed at edges but still jiggles a little in middle, 45 to 55 minutes. Transfer to wire rack and let cool completely. If desired, refrigerate until chilled and serve with whipped cream or ice cream.