How to Make Sweet Potato Pie with Pecans - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's something deeply satisfying about a warm, indulgent slice of sweet potato pie. Its rich, velvety texture, perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, makes it a beloved dessert for any occasion. And when you add a crunchy pecan topping to the mix, you take this classic recipe to a whole new level of deliciousness.

Not only is sweet potato pie with pecans a decadent treat, but it also evokes a sense of nostalgia and comfort. Whether it's for a holiday gathering or a regular week...

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Ingredients

  • 1 (9 inch) unbaked pie crust
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 cup cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ¾ cup light brown sugar
  • ½ teaspoon ground ginger
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ cup dark corn syrup
  • 1 cup evaporated milk
  • 1 ½ cups chopped pecans
  • 2 cups heavy whipping cream
  • 3 tablespoons confectioners' sugar
  • ¼ cup hazelnut liqueur
  • ¼ cup pecan halves

Information

  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 1 to 9 inch pie

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Prepare dough for one 9 inch pie. Refrigerate until ready to bake.
  • Blend together the butter, sweet potatoes, eggs, brown sugar, ginger, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla, salt, corn syrup and evaporated milk. Pour filling into crust and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • Bake for 40 to 45 minutes, or until inserted knife comes out clean. Set aside to cool.
  • Beat together whipping cream, sugar and liqueur until soft peaks form. Top pie with whipped cream and pecan halves.
  • Nutrition

    772 cal.

    • Total Fat: 53g
    • Saturated Fat: 21g
    • Cholesterol: 145mg
    • Sodium: 383mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 67g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 38g
    • Protein: 9g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 180mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 430mg