Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Topping

Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Topping

This delightful sweet potato pie features a creamy filling topped with crunchy pecans, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup butter
• 2 cups cooked sweet potatoes
• 2 large eggs
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• a pinch salt
• 1/2 cup corn syrup
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 2 tablespoons liqueur

Method

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Prepare a 9-inch pie crust and refrigerate it until ready to use.
3. In a large bowl, mix together softened butter, cooked sweet potatoes, eggs, brown sugar, ground ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, a pinch of salt, corn syrup, and evaporated milk until the mixture is smooth.
4. Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust and top it generously with chopped pecans.
5. Bake the pie for 40 to 45 minutes, or until a knife inserted into the center comes out clean. Let it cool completely afterward.
6. In a separate bowl, whip heavy cream with sugar and your favorite liqueur until soft peaks form, then spread it over the cooled pie and finish with whole pecan halves as garnish.