GINGERSNAP SWEET POTATO PRALINE PIE

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This luscious mix of sweet potatoes, spices and nuts is like serving pecan pie and sweet potato pie together. Bake it and watch everyone devour it. -Emily Hobbs, Ozark, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)
1/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
1/4 cup butter, softened
1 cup plus 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided
1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large egg yolks
1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/4 cups pecan halves
TOPPING:
1 cup heavy whipping cream
3 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325°. In a small bowl, mix crushed cookies and melted butter. Press onto bottom and up sides of an ungreased 9-in. pie plate. Bake 8-10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack., Increase oven setting to 375°. In a large bowl, cream butter and 1 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in sweet potatoes, spices and salt until blended. Beat in egg yolks, milk and vanilla. Pour into crust., Arrange pecans over filling; sprinkle with remaining brown sugar. Bake 30-35 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cover edge loosely with foil during the last 20 minutes if needed to prevent overbrowning. Remove foil. Cool completely on a wire rack. Refrigerate at least 2 hours before serving., In a small bowl, beat cream until it begins to thicken. Add maple syrup; beat until stiff peaks form. Serve with pie.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 659 calories, Fat 39g fat (17g saturated fat), Cholesterol 140mg cholesterol, Sodium 353mg sodium, Carbohydrate 74g carbohydrate (49g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 7g protein.

Zulqarnain Gondal
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This pie is way too expensive to make. I'm not going to waste my money on it.


Haseeb Anjum
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This recipe is missing some important ingredients. I'm not sure how it's supposed to work.


Suresh kumar Kami
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I'm allergic to pecans, so I can't eat this pie.


Maduka Cynthia
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This pie looks too sweet for my taste.


Rqeeb Ali
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I'm not a fan of sweet potato pie, so I probably won't be trying this recipe.


oluwakemi oluyori
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This recipe seems a bit complicated. I'm not sure if I'm up for the challenge.


ELIHU
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I'm not sure about the gingersnap crust, but the rest of the pie sounds delicious.


Mazhar Us Salam
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This pie is a must-try for any sweet potato lover.


Gold old
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I love the unique combination of flavors in this pie.


Ezeh Joy
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This pie sounds like the perfect fall dessert.


MD Shafikul Islam
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I'm definitely going to make this pie for my next dinner party.


Sadia Ali
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This recipe looks delicious! I can't wait to try it.


G Thano
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This pie is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's also a delicious and festive dessert for the holidays.


Tristyn Summers
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato pie, but this recipe changed my mind. The gingersnap crust and praline topping are the perfect complements to the sweet potato filling.


Elizabeth Suakollie
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This pie is so easy to make and it tastes amazing! I love the combination of sweet potato and praline.


Noman Adnan
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I made this pie for my family and they loved it! The crust was crispy and the filling was creamy and flavorful. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Basit Butt
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This pie was a hit at my Thanksgiving dinner! The combination of sweet potato, gingersnap, and praline was unique and delicious. I will definitely be making this again.