Sweet-Potato Pie with Gingersnap Pecan Crust
Sweet potato pie is a traditional Southern dessert that is often served during Thanksgiving.
This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 200 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.
Sweet-Potato Pie with Gingersnap Pecan Crust
Ingredients
Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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Pierce the sweet potatoes with a fork and bake for 45-60 minutes, or until tender.
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In a food processor, blend the gingersnap cookies and pecans until finely ground.
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In a bowl, combine the gingersnap pecan mixture with melted butter and press it into the bottom of a pie dish to form the crust.
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Remove the sweet potatoes from the oven and let them cool. Once cooled, peel and mash them in a bowl.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
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Pour the sweet potato mixture into the prepared crust.
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Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the filling is set.
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Remove from the oven and let it cool for at least 2 hours.
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Serve with whipped cream on top.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 8
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 350kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 15g24%
- Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
- Sugars 30g
- Protein 4g8%
* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.
