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Sweet Potato Pie

Course: Dessert
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
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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.