SWEET AND CRUNCHY SWEET POTATO PIE.

Sweet and Crunchy Sweet Potato Pie. image

Provided by raymond spencer

Categories Pies

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 3/4 c melted margarine,divided
1 3/4 c dark brown sugar,divided
2 Tbsp pumpkin pie spice,divided
1 (9-inch) unbaked pie crust
2 c chopped sweet and crunchy peanuts,divided
3 sweet potatoes
1 c milk
3/4 c hazelnut liquid creamer
2 egg whites
1 pkg (8 ounces) cream cheese,softened
1 tsp coconut extract
1 c crushed pretzels

Steps:

1. In a small bowl,combine 1/2 cup melted margarine,3/4 cup dark brown sugar and 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice;whisk well.
2. Brush the mixture into a pie crust.Sprinkle 1 cup chopped sweet and crunchy peanuts all over the crust. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerated for 3 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Place sweet potatoes in an aluminum foil-lined baking sheet.
4. Bake in preheated oven until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork skin loosens,35 to 40 minutes.Allow potatoes to cool.
5. Peel the potatoes and place them in a large bowl and mash them with a potato masher.
6. Beat milk,liquid creamer,egg whites,cream cheese,coconut extract and remaining melted margarine,brown sugar and pumpkin pie spice into mashed sweet potatoes with an electric mixer until fluffy,about 5 minutes.
7. Stir in crushed pretzels and remaining chopped sweet and crunchy peanuts.
8. Pour sweet potato mixture into a prepared pie crust.
9. Bake in preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes or until the pie is set and the crust is browned.