Sarah Contona's Sweet Potato Pie
Description
Melted marshmallows top a creamy sweet potato filling in a sweet graham cracker crust. This pie can be prepared the night before the dinner without the marshmallows. Reheat the pie and melt the marshmallows on top just before serving!
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
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1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
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2 tablespoons brown sugar
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1/2 cup butter, melted
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1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
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1 (29 ounce) can sweet potatoes, drained and mashed
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1/4 cup packed brown sugar
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1/4 cup light cream
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2 eggs, lightly beaten
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2 tablespoons vanilla
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1 (10 1/2 ounce) package miniature marshmallows
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9 inch springform pan.
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In a medium bowl, mix graham crackers, cinnamon, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, and butter. Press mixture into the prepared springform pan to form a crust. Bake 10 minutes in the preheated oven, until lightly browned.
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In a large bowl, blend cream cheese, sweet potatoes, 1/4 cup brown sugar, light cream, eggs, and vanilla. Pour into the baked crust.
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Bake pie 1 hour in the preheated oven, placing marshmallows on top to melt during the last 10 minutes.