TWO LAYER CHEESECAKE SWEET POTATO PIE

Two Layer Cheesecake Sweet Potato Pie image

Provided by Rose Mary Mogan

Categories Pies

Time 1h20m

Number Of Ingredients 16

CREAM CHEESE LAYER
8 oz cream cheese, softened to room temperature
1/3 c sugar
1 large egg, room temperature
1 tsp lemon extract or zest
SWEET POTATO PIE FILLING
1 c cooked sweet potatoes
3/4 c evaporated milk or whipping cream
1/3-3/4 c sugar, white or brown
1 large egg, room temperature
11/2 Tbsp melted butter
1 Tbsp wondra flour or all purpose
1/2 tsp each cinnamon & nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla bean paste or extract
1/2 tsp lemon extract
1 9 inch frozen deep dish pie shell

Steps:

1. NOTE: The sweet potato portion of this recipe is half of my basic sweet potato pie recipe. It worked out great and was so tasty and different from the usual plain sweet potato pie. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Add the softened cream cheese, room temperature egg and sugar to a medium size bowl.
3. Beat until mixture is creamy and smooth. Then pour into deep dish pie shell, & smooth out over the top.
4. Now beat or mash the sweet potatoes until smooth in texture, and there are no visible lumps or strings wrapped around the beater.
5. Add the remaining ingredients & beat until well blended.
6. Pour mixture over the cream cheese mixture. Place in preheated 350 degree F. oven and bake for 1 hour or until crust is golden brown and filling is almost completely set. Filling will be puffed on top upon removal from oven, but will settle as it cools down.
7. Allow to come to room temperature or chill completely before cutting. Serve plain or with whipped topping if desired. Cut serve & enjoy this simple yet tasty dessert.