Sweet Potato and Pecan Pie with Cinnamon Cream
Sweet potato pie is a traditional Southern dessert that is often enjoyed during the holiday season, especially Thanksgiving.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 210 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 12.
Sweet Potato and Pecan Pie with Cinnamon Cream
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork and bake them in the preheated oven for about 1 hour, or until soft.
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Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool slightly. Once cooled, peel the skin off and mash the sweet potatoes in a large bowl.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
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Add the egg mixture to the mashed sweet potatoes and mix well.
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Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared pie crust.
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In a small bowl, mix together the chopped pecans and heavy cream. Spread the pecan mixture evenly over the sweet potato filling.
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Bake the pie in the preheated oven for about 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set and the pecans are golden brown.
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Remove the pie from the oven and let it cool for at least 2 hours before serving.
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Serve the sweet potato and pecan pie with a dollop of cinnamon cream on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 450kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 22g34%
- Total Carbohydrate 60g20%
- Sugars 40g
- Protein 5g10%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
