Sweet Potato Custard Pie

Submitted by Lisa Lou Who

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

 

• Ready In: 1hr 20mins
• Ingredients: 14
• Yields: 1 pie
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• 2 small sweet potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 3⁄4 cup marshmallow creme
• 1⁄2 cup butter, cubed
• 1 (5 ounce) can evaporated milk
• 3 eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1⁄4 teaspoon almond extract
• 3⁄4 cup sugar
• 1⁄4 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
• 1⁄8 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄8 teaspoon nutmeg
• 9 inches pastry shells, unbaked
• 1⁄2 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.