DOWN SOUTH SWEET POTATO PIE

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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

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