Sweet Potato Pecan Pie with Whipped Cream Topping

Recipe Collection: Dessert

Sweet Potato Pecan Pie with Whipped Cream Topping brings the rich, sweet flavors of a vegetarian American classic to your festive gatherings. This pie features a luscious blend of mashed sweet potatoes and crunchy pecans, creating a delightful texture that pairs beautifully with a fluffy whipped cream topping. Ideal for Thanksgiving or special occasions, this recipe is free from gluten and is a treat for those who love a sweet finish.

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Overview

This delightful sweet potato pie combines the rich flavors of sweet potatoes and pecans, making it a perfect dessert for Thanksgiving or any special occasion. Topped with a luscious whipped cream, it's a treat that everyone will love.

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 pecan 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, freshly 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 and garnish with pecan halves.

Enjoy your Nutty Sweet Potato Delight with Whipped Cream Topping!