Down South Sweet Potato Pie Recipe

Name: Down South Sweet Potato Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened; 1 1/4 cups sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can mashed yams; 1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk; 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice; 2 (9 inch) deep-dish pie shells; 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans; 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar; 4 tablespoons melted butter

Servings: persons

8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/4 cups sugar
2 large eggs
1 (15 1/2 ounce) can mashed yams
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
2 (9 inch) deep-dish pie shells
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
4 tablespoons melted butter

1
Heat oven to 425 degrees.
2
Beat cream cheese with electric mixer until fluffy.
3
Beat in sugar. Reduce mixer speed & add eggs, one @ a time. Beat in yams, evaporated milk, & pumpkin pie spice.
4
Pour filling into pie shells. Bake 30 to 35 minutes until edges puff, crust browns, & custard is set.
5
Meanwhile, mix the pecans, brown sugar, & butter. Set aside. Remove pies from oven. Sprinkle with pecan mixture & return to oven 7 to 10 minutes longer, until topping is golden brown & crisp.
6
Cool pies on rack completely. Garnish with whipped cream, if desired.
7
NOTE: If mashed yams are unavailable, puree a drained 16-oz. can of whole yams in a food processor until smooth.

1139

kcal

Calories

Fat

110

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 ounces cream cheese, softened, 1 1/4 cups sugar, 2 large eggs, 1 (15 1/2 ounce) can mashed yams, and more.

Yes, Down South Sweet Potato Pie falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Down South Sweet Potato Pie

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