Sweet Potato Custard Pie

Lisa Lou Who's Note:

I have always wanted to try Sweet Potatoe Pie. This recipe sounds good so I thought I'd post it here for safe keeping.

• Total Time: 1 hrs 20 mins
• Prep Time: 30 mins
• Cook Time: 50 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 8

Yield: 1.0 pie

• 2 small sweet potatoes , peeled and chopped
• ¾ cup marshmallow creme
• ½ cup butter , cubed
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• ¼ teaspoon almond extract
• ¾ cup sugar
• ¼ cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1⁄8; teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8; teaspoon nutmeg
• 9 inches pastry shells , unbaked
• ½ cup whipped topping

Directions:

1. Place sweet potatoes in a large saucepan; cover with water.
2. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer for 10 minutes or until tender.
3. Drain potatoes and place them in a mixing bowl; mash.
4. Add marshmallow creme and butter; beat until smooth.
5. Add milk, eggs and extracts; mix well.
6. Combine the sugars, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg; gradually beat into potato until well blended.
7. Pour into pastry shell and bake at 350 for 45-50 minutes or until a knife comes out clean.
8. Cool on a wire rack.
9. Serve with whipped topping.
10. Refrigerate any leftovers.