Pumpkin-Sweet Potato Pie with Sugared Pecans
Pumpkin-Sweet Potato Pie with Sugared Pecans might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe makes 8 servings with 356 calories, 7g of protein, and 25g of fat each. This recipe covers 16% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. It is a budget friendly recipe for fans of Southern food. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 1 hour. If you have pastry ), heavy whipping cream, ground cloves, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. If you like this recipe, you might also like recipes such as Pumpkin-Sweet Potato Pie with Sugared Pecans, Pumpkin Pie with Maple Cream and Sugared Pecans, and Sweet Potatoes With Sugared Pecans.
Instructions
In a large bowl, combine the first eight ingredients.
Add the eggs, cream, milk and rum; mix well. Line a 9-in. deep-dish pie plate with pastry; trim and flute edges.
Pour pumpkin mixture into pastry.
Bake at 400° for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, combine the pecans, brown sugar and cream.
Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan.
Bake at 350° for 15-20 minutes or until toasted, stirring once. Cool completely.
Top pie with sugared pecans; serve with whipped cream. Refrigerate leftovers.
Recommended wine: Cream Sherry, Sparkling Wine, Riesling, Port Wine, Moscato Dasti, Zinfandel
Sweet Potato Pie on the menu? Try pairing with Cream Sherry, Sparkling Wine, and Riesling. A common wine pairing rule is to make sure your wine is sweeter than your food. Delicate desserts go well with Moscato d'Asti, nutty desserts with cream sherry, and caramel or chocolate desserts pair well with port. One wine you could try is NV Solera Cream Sherry. It has 4.5 out of 5 stars and a bottle costs about 17 dollars.
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NV Solera Cream Sherry
The Solera Cream Sherry has a brilliant amber and deep copper hue. With butterscotch and pecan aromas, the sweet salted nut and brown spice aromas carry a complex caramel accent. A sweet entry leads to a rounded, lush, moderately full-bodied palate with a lengthy, flavorful finish.