SOUTHERN SWEET POTATO PIE

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Easy, fail-proof crust makes this the perfect choice for Thanksgiving or anytime! I was a pumpkin pie lover until I had my first slice of sweet potato pie. I haven't made a pumpkin pie since. Even reluctant tasters are soon convinced that sweet potato is superior to pumpkin!

Provided by SharleneW

Categories     Pie

Time 1h40m

Yield 1 pie, 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes, pureed (about 2 1/4 pounds)
1 cup sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
3 tablespoons butter, melted
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 lemon, zest of, grated
3 large eggs, beaten
1/2 cup half-and-half

Steps:

  • For crust: Blend together cream cheese and butter.
  • Add flour, sugar and salt and stir until dough starts to stick together.
  • Form into a disk.
  • Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for an hour.
  • Prepare filling: Combine all ingredients in mixer bowl.
  • Blend until smooth.
  • Preheat oven to 400°.
  • Roll dough and place in pie pan.
  • Pour in filling.
  • Bake for 20 minutes at 400°.
  • Reduce heat to 325°.
  • Continue baking until firm in center, about 20 minutes longer.
  • Cool completely before slicing.
  • Top with whipped cream to serve!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.5, Fat 20.6, SaturatedFat 12.3, Cholesterol 130.9, Sodium 339.1, Carbohydrate 64.3, Fiber 2.8, Sugar 38.3, Protein 6.9

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