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Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Praline Crunch

Irresistibly Indulgent Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Praline Crunch

This Sweet Potato Pie with Pecan Praline Crunch is a classic dessert that brings warmth and nostalgia to any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: Southern
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Filling Ingredients
  • 2 medium Mashed Sweet Potatoes or canned sweet potato puree
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
  • 1 cup Evaporated Milk or coconut milk for dairy-free
  • 2 large Eggs or flax eggs for vegan
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract avoid imitation for best results
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg freshly grated preferred
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 pie crust Unbaked Pie Crust gluten-free option available
Pecan Topping Ingredients
  • 1 cup Chopped Pecans or walnuts as an alternative
  • ¼ cup Unsalted Butter or vegan butter
  • ¼ cup All-Purpose Flour or almond flour for gluten-free

Equipment

  • 9-inch pie pan
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Medium saucepan
  • spatula
  • Whisk or hand mixer

Method
 

Baking Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Press the unbaked pie crust into a 9-inch pie pan.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, mix the filling ingredients until smooth and creamy, about 2 minutes.
  3. Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared pie crust and smooth the surface.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes until the filling is set and golden.
  5. Prepare the pecan topping by melting butter and mixing in brown sugar, flour, vanilla, and salt. Fold in the chopped pecans.
  6. Sprinkle the topping over the baked pie and return it to the oven for an additional 15 minutes.
  7. Allow the pie to cool completely at room temperature for about 1 hour before slicing.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 250mgFiber: 3gSugar: 25gVitamin A: 1200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days, or freeze for longer storage.

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