"Unlike traditional sweet potato pies, ours has a crust made of crushed gingersnap cookies. Try this as a tasty holiday alternative -- or companion! -- to pumpkin pie...."
INGREDIENTS
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25 gingersnap cookies
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7 tablespoons butter, melted and cooled
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1 medium sweet potato (8 ounces), peeled and cut into large chunks
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2 1/2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
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3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
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Pinch of ground cloves
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1/4 cup sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 cup condensed milk
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Whipped cream, (optional)