Sweet Potato Pie

INGREDIENTS ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

For the Filling: – 1 9-inch pie crust Store-bought or your favorite recipe (try my Whole Wheat Pie Crust) – 2 large sweet potatoes – 3/4 cup light brown sugar packed – 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon – 1 teaspoon ground ginger – 1/2 teaspoon allspice – 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt – 1/4 cup unsalted butter (about 1/2 stick) – 1 1/4 cups 2% evaporated milk, divided (about 10 ounces) – 1/3 cup granulated sugar – 3 large eggs – 1 tablespoon bourbon or 2 additional teaspoons pure vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract – 1/2 cup unsweetened coconut flakes optional, for serving For the Whipped Marshmallow Cream: – 1 cup cold heavy whipping cream – 1 cup marshmallow creme (also called marshmallow fluff) (about half a 7-ounce jar) – 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

1

Cut the sweet potatoes into chunks. Simmer until tender. Drain and return to pot.

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BOIL!

2

Mash, keeping 2 cups in pot. Store the rest for later use.

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MASH!

3

Add the brown sugar, spices, salt, butter, and half of the evaporated milk.

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ADD!

4

To make the silkiest possible pie, use an immersion blender to puree until totally smooth; you may also transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor.

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BLEND!

5

Whisk together the remaining 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons (5 ounces) of evaporated milk, granulated sugar, eggs, bourbon, and vanilla extract, in a separate bowl until totally smooth.

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WHISK!

6

Carefully pour the egg mixture into the warm sweet potato mixture and stir until evenly and smoothly combined.

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STIR!

7

Pour the prepared filling into the pie crust, and then gently place the pie dish on a baking sheet. Bake!

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BAKE!

8

 Place the cream in the bowl of a stand mixer . On low, then slowly increase the speed to high, beating just until soft peaks form. Add the vanilla. Beat on high, scraping down the sides of the mixer a few times, until a loose whipped cream forms.

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FROSTING!

This old-fashioned sweet potato pie with bourbon has a silky smooth filling and marshmallow whipped topping. The perfect Thanksgiving pie!