"Adding a pleasant crunch, praline crumbles contrast perfectly with the smooth sweet potato filling in this recipe. It’s a fun, festive update on a classic Southern dessert. —Carol Gillespie, Chambersburg, Pennsylvania..."
INGREDIENTS
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3/4 cup sugar
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3/4 cup packed brown sugar
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3/4 cup half-and-half cream
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3 tablespoons butter
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1-1/4 cups chopped pecans
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 sheet refrigerated pie pastry
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FILLING:
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1-3/4 cups mashed sweet potatoes
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3 large egg yolks
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1 cup sugar
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1/2 cup whole milk
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1/2 cup half-and-half cream
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6 tablespoons butter, softened
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2 teaspoons lemon extract
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Whipped cream