Down South Sweet Potato Pie Thank sJewel

[Guest guest]

I can't wait to try this for Christmas.

Zena

 

, Jewel Washington

<jeweled_nails wrote:

>

> Nothin' like ending a dinner with a slice of this pie.

> Jewel

>

> Down South Sweet Potato Pie

>

> 8 ounces cream cheese, softened

> 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar

> 2 large eggs

> 1 15 1/2 ounce can mashed yams or fresh cooked (see

> note)

> 1 12 ounce can evaporated skim milk

> 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice

> 2 9inch deep-dish pie shells bought or homemade

> 2 cups coarsely chopped pecans

> 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar

> 4 tablespoons melted butter

> lightly whipped cream (optional)

>

> Heat the oven to 425 degrees.

> Place the cream cheese in a larg bowl and mix on high

> speed with electric mixer until soft and fluffy. Add

> the sugar and continue to mix on high speed until

> compelely absorbed. Reduce the mixer speed and add the

> eggs, one at a time, until evenly blended. Add the

> yams, evaporated milk, and pumpkin pie spice and mix

> until creamy.

> Pour the filling into the pie shells. Bake pies for 30

> to 35 minutes until the edges puff, the crust browns,

> and the custard is set.

> Meanwhile, mix the pecans, brown sugar, and butter;

> set aside.

> Remove the pies from the oven and sprinkle with the

> pecan mixture. Return the pies to the oven for 7 to 10

> minutes or until the topping is golden brown and

> crisp. Cool the pies completely on a wire rack. Serve

> garnished with whipped cream.

> Note: If mashed yams are unavailable, puree a 16-ounce

> can of drained whole yams in a food processor until

> smooth or cook fresh and mash.

>

>

>

____________________

______________

> Never miss a thing. Make your home page.

> http://www./r/hs

>