sweet potato praline crunch pie

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79 Pinches
Cullowhee, NC
Updated on Nov 19, 2011

Oh yummy in my tummy - I can't wait to make this one!

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prep time 25 Min
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yield 10 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • CRUST:
  • 1 cup all purpose flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 4 tablespoons cold unsalted butter, cut into small bits
  • 1/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 2 - 4 tablespoons water, ice cold
  • FILLING:
  • 1 3/4 cups cooked mashed sweet potato
  • 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 4 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tablespoons bourbon
  • 1 3/4 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ginger, ground
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • TOPPING:
  • 1 cup pecans, halved
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 teaspoon cinnamon

How To Make sweet potato praline crunch pie

  • Step 1
    CRUST: In food processor, pulse togetheer flour & salt until just combined. Add butter & shortening; process just until mixture resembles coarse meal. Add ice water 1 Tbsp at a time; process until dough just comes together; do not overwork. Dough should be rough, not smooth. Shape into disk; wrap in plastic wrap. Chill at least 2 hours. (Dough will keep in fridge 3 days or in freezer 3 months).
  • Step 2
    On lightly floured surface, roll dough into 12" cirle, 1/4" thick. Fit into 9" pie pan. Chill at least 30 minutes or overnight (cover with plastic wrap if chilling more than 2 hours).
  • Step 3
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Line crust with parchment paper or foil; fill with dried beans or pie weights. Bake 20 minutes. Remove paper & weights.
  • Step 4
    FILLING: Meanwhile, in large bowl, whisk together all filling ingredients. Pour into cooled crust.
  • Step 5
    TOPPING: Combine pecans, sugar & cinnamon; sprinkle over filling. Bake 35 - 40 minutes or until set. Cool on rack.

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