"This luscious mix of sweet potatoes, spices and nuts is like serving pecan pie and sweet potato pie together. Bake it and watch everyone devour it. —Emily Hobbs, Ozark, Missouri..."
INGREDIENTS
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1-1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies (about 30 cookies)
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1/4 cup butter, melted
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FILLING:
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1/4 cup butter, softened
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1 cup plus 3 tablespoons packed brown sugar, divided
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1-1/2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
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1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3 large egg yolks
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1 can (5 ounces) evaporated milk
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1 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1-1/4 cups pecan halves
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TOPPING:
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1 cup heavy whipping cream
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3 tablespoons maple syrup