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Sweet Potato Pie

GreekVegetarianIntermediate10 minBy Northstar

Ingredients

Servings
4
  • 2 cup Cooked, mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup Brown sugar, firmly packed
  • 1/3 cup Butter, softened
  • 2 each Eggs (large or jumbo), separated, at room temperature
  • 0.3 tsp Ground ginger
  • 0.5 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 tsp Ground nutmeg
  • 0.3 tsp Salt
  • 0.5 cup Half-and-half or evaporated milk
  • 3 tsp Sugar
  • 1 each Unbaked 9-inch deep dish or 10-inch regular pie shell

Instructions

  1. 1

    Whipped cream or whipped topping (optional) Preheat oven to 400 F.

  2. 2

    Combine sweet potatoes, brown sugar, butter, beaten egg yolks, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt in a mixing bowl.

  3. 3

    Beat until light and fluffy.

  4. 4

    Blend in half-and-half.

  5. 5

    Beat egg whites with electric mixer until foamy; add sugar, one tablespoon at a time, and beat until stiff peaks form.

  6. 6

    Gently fold into sweet potato mixture.

  7. 7

    Pour filling into an unbaked pie shell, and bake at 400 F for 10 minutes.

  8. 8

    Then reduce heat to 350 F, and bake for 45 to 50 minutes or until set.

  9. 9

    Allow to cool.

  10. 10

    Top with whipped cream or whipped topping, if desired.

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