Best Down South Sweet Potato Pie Recipes

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DOWN SOUTH SWEET POTATO PIE



Down South Sweet Potato Pie image

Another holiday favorite! I found this on allrecipes web site about 5 years ago & have made it every holiday season since. I have not made it with the topping, but included it since it was in the original recipe.

Provided by BandJsGranny

Categories     Pie

Time 1h

Yield 2 pies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can mashed yams
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
2 (9 inch) deep-dish pie shells
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons melted butter

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 425 degrees.
  • Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until fluffy.
  • Beat in sugar. Reduce mixer speed & add eggs, one @ a time. Beat in yams, evaporated milk, & pumpkin pie spice.
  • Pour filling into pie shells. Bake 30 to 35 minutes until edges puff, crust browns, & custard is set.
  • Meanwhile, mix the pecans, brown sugar, & butter. Set aside. Remove pies from oven. Sprinkle with pecan mixture & return to oven 7 to 10 minutes longer, until topping is golden brown & crisp.
  • Cool pies on rack completely. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
  • NOTE: If mashed yams are unavailable, puree a drained 16-oz. can of whole yams in a food processor until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 451.8, Fat 27.6, SaturatedFat 8.9, Cholesterol 56.5, Sodium 219, Carbohydrate 47.3, Fiber 3.3, Sugar 25.2, Protein 6.6

DOWN SOUTH SWEET POTATO PIE



Down South Sweet Potato Pie image

Whether from the North or the South, East Coast or West Coast, homemade sweet potato pie brings out the Southern drawl in all of us. The sweet potatoes provide this indulgent dessert a healthful boost of nutrients, especially beta carotene (forms vitamin A). This pie can be enjoyed not just during the holiday season, but all year long! Courtesy of Mealtime.org

Provided by cannedfood

Categories     Thanksgiving

Time 1h

Yield 2 Pies, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can mashed yams (see note)
1 (12 ounce) can fat-free evaporated milk
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
2 (9 inch) deep-dish pie crusts
2 cups coarsely-chopped pecans
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons melted soft margarine or 4 tablespoons butter
lightly whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425ยบ F. Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and mix on high speed with electric mixer until soft and fluffy. Add the sugar and continue to mix on high speed until completely absorbed. Reduce the mixer speed and add the eggs, one at a time, until evenly blended. Add the yams, evaporated milk and pumpkin pie spice, and mix until creamy. Pour the filling into the pie shells. Bake pies for 30 to 35 minutes until the edges puff, the crust browns and the custard is set. Meanwhile, mix the pecans, brown sugar and margarine; set aside. Remove the pies from the oven and sprinkle with the pecan mixture. Return the pies to the oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and crisp. Cool the pies completely on a wire rack. Serve garnished with whipped cream if desired.
  • Note: If mashed yams are unavailable, puree a 16-ounce can of drained whole yams or sweet potatoes in a food processor until smooth.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 404, Fat 23.5, SaturatedFat 6.4, Cholesterol 42.9, Sodium 221, Carbohydrate 45, Fiber 2.6, Sugar 28.3, Protein 5.9

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