Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Praline Crunch: Best Homemade Delight
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A delightful homemade sweet potato pie topped with a crunchy pecan praline.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 2 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup milk
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 pre-made pie crust
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (for praline)
- 1/4 cup butter (for praline)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream (for praline)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust.
- Bake for 45 minutes or until the filling is set.
- In a saucepan, melt butter and stir in brown sugar and heavy cream for the praline.
- Stir in chopped pecans and cook until bubbly.
- Spread the praline mixture over the baked pie and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
- Let cool before serving.
Notes
- For a deeper flavor, use roasted sweet potatoes.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg