Nutmeg-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Crunch

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Nutmeg-Infused Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Topping is a perfect vegetarian dessert for any festive gathering. This American classic features a smooth sweet potato filling enhanced with aromatic spices and a crunchy pecan topping, making it a favorite among guests.

With its warm, comforting taste, this pie is versatile enough to be served at Thanksgiving or any special occasion. You can easily select this recipe from the easyChef Pro App, which offers personalized recommendations, AI-powered pantry tracking, and a smart shopping list for the best prices. Organize your ingredients and follow our step-by-step guide to create this delicious pie today!

Overview

This Nutmeg-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Crunch is the perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. The creamy sweet potato filling is enhanced with warm spices and topped with a delightful pecan crunch, making it a crowd-pleaser.

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Pecans, Dairy, Eggs

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 8

Cooking Time: 45 minutes

Ingredients

• 1 - 9 Inch unbaked pie crust
• 2 - Tablespoons (tbsp) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 - Cup cooked sweet potatoes, mashed
• 2 - Large eggs, whisked
• 0.75 - Cup light brown sugar
• 0.5 - Teaspoon (tsp) ginger, ground
• 0.5 - Teaspoon (tsp) cinnamon, ground
• 0.5 - Teaspoon (tsp) nutmeg, grated
• 1 - Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 0.5 - Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 0.5 - Cup dark corn syrup
• 1 - Cup evaporated milk
• 1.5 - Cups pecans, chopped
• 2 - Cups heavy whipping cream
• 3 - Tablespoons (tbsp) confectioners' sugar
• 0.25 - Cup hazelnut liqueur
• 0.25 - Cup pecans, halves

Steps

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
2. Prepare the dough for one 9 inch pie and refrigerate until ready to bake.
3. In a large bowl, blend together the melted butter, mashed sweet potatoes, whisked eggs, light brown sugar, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, grated nutmeg, vanilla extract, salt, dark corn syrup, and evaporated milk.
4. Pour the filling into the prepared pie crust and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
6. In a separate bowl, beat together the heavy whipping cream, confectioners' sugar, and hazelnut liqueur until soft peaks form.
7. Top the cooled pie with the whipped cream mixture and garnish with pecan halves.
8. Serve and enjoy your Nutmeg-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Crunch!

Enjoy your homemade Nutmeg-Spiced Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Crunch!