Embrace all the flavors of fall with our latest recipe on The Cool Mom Co., Sweet Potato Pie with a delightful Pecan Puree topping! You can’t go wrong with this one, it’s the perfect dessert to warm your heart and delight your family’s taste buds. Elevate your autumn gatherings this year and keep your family begging for seconds with every bite!
Sweet Potato Pie
Ingredients
Sweet Potato Pie
- 3 sweet potatoes
- Pre-made pie shell
- 3 eggs
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar
- 1/2 stick unsalted butter softened
- 2 tsp. vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp. ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tsp. salt
Pecan Topping
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Sweet Potato Pie
- Peel the roasted sweet potatoes, trim any over caramelized areas & add to a blender or food processor. Pulse, until well blended.
- Add all ingredients into the sweet potato puree. Continue to pulse, until smooth & combined.
- Pour filling into crust. Bake pie until filling is puffed, set aside to let cool.
Pecan Topping
- Begin making the pecan topping by melting butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
- Add the brown sugar and stir until smooth, or until the sugar begins to bubble up.
- Add the pecans & stir to coat the pecans with the sugar mix. Once coated, pour the pecans over the top of the pie & spread evenly with a spoon. Let the pie cool completely before serving.