NOT YOUR GRANDMA'S SWEET POTATO PIE

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Rich and decadent! Sweet potato pie and pecan pie combined. A wonderful grown up dessert.

Provided by Rose Dailey

Categories     Pies

Number Of Ingredients 22

PIE:
2 c mashed sweet potatoes
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 c brown sugar
1/4 c granulated sugar
1/2 c milk
2 Tbsp unsalted butter, melted
4 oz cream cheese, very soft
1 tsp cornstarch
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground cloves
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp salt
1 Tbsp bourbon
1 9-inch deep dish pie crust
PECAN PRALINE TOPPING:
2/3 c chopped pecans
4 Tbsp butter
1/4 c brown sugar
1/4 c granulated sugar
1/8 tsp salt
2 Tbsp heavy whipping cream

Steps:

  • 1. Pie: Heat oven to 400 degrees. In mixing bowl, combine the butter and cream cheese. Add the sweet potatoes, eggs, both sugars, milk, cornstarch, salt, bourbon, and all of the spices. Mix on low speed until well combined.
  • 2. Pour mixture into the unbaked pie crust. Place in 400 degree oven for 5 minutes. Then lower the heat to 350 degrees and bake another 45 to 50 minutes, or until center is firm. Take out of oven and set aside to cool.
  • 3. Pecan Praline topping: In a medium saucepan over a medium heat, combine butter, both sugars, salt, and pecans. Heat until mixture begins to bubble, stirring occasionally.
  • 4. Remove from heat and add the heavy whipping cream, stirring until combined. Let it cool for 2 or 3 minutes. Pour mixture over cooled pie. With a spatula or knife, spread mixture over top of pie. Cool until topping has hardened (about 30 to 45 minutes).

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