Name: Coconut-Sweet Potato Pie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: Makes 8 servings.
Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes; 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar; 1 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. salt; 1/4 tsp. ground ginger; 1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg; 2 eggs, lightly beaten; 1 cup evaporated milk; 1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted; 1 cup BAKER&#39;S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, divided; 1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell; 1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

11 Review(s)

50 Min(s)

15 Min(s) Prep

35 Min(s) Cook

Serve Coconut-Sweet Potato Pie as an autumn or holiday dessert. Coconut adds a flavor twist to this classic custard pie of spiced sweet potatoes baked in a pastry shell in Coconut-Sweet Potato Pie.

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8 servings

Original recipe yields 8 servings

1-1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potatoes

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

1 tsp. ground cinnamon

1/2 tsp. salt

1/4 tsp. ground ginger

1/4 tsp. ground nutmeg

2 eggs, lightly beaten

1 cup evaporated milk

1 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted

1 cup BAKER'S ANGEL FLAKE Coconut, divided

1 unbaked 9-inch pastry shell

1 cup thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

Let's Make It

Preheat oven to 400°F. Mix sweet potatoes, sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger and nutmeg in large bowl until well blended.

Add eggs, milk and butter; mix well. Stir in 1/2 cup of the coconut. Pour into pastry shell.

Bake 35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean. Cool. Top with the whipped topping and remaining 1/2 cup coconut just before serving.

Kitchen Tips

Tip 1

Special Extra

Cover edge of pie crust with strip of foil for the last 15 min. of the baking time to prevent it from browning too much.

Tip 2

Size Wise

Sweets can be part of a balanced diet but remember to keep tabs on portions.

Tip 3

How to Thaw Cool Whip

Place unopened 8-oz. tub in refrigerator for 4 hours. Do not thaw in the microwave.

Tip 4

Creative Leftovers

Cover and refrigerate remaining evaporated milk. Use instead of milk when preparing your favorite dessert.

Nutrition

Calories

250

Calories From Fat

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 13g

17%

Saturated Fat 7g

35%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 45mg

15%

Sodium 270mg

12%

Total Carbohydrates 31g

11%

Dietary Fiber 2g

Sugars 18g

36%

Protein 4g

Vitamin A

130%

Vitamin C

Calcium

Iron

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

servings

Makes 8 servings.

* Nutrition information is estimated based on the ingredients and cooking instructions as described in each recipe and is intended to be used for informational purposes only. Please note that nutrition details may vary based on methods of preparation, origin and freshness of ingredients used.