Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie

Categories: Pie-cobbler-cheesecake-tarts

Ingredients

• 1 refrigerated piecrust
• 1 lb. sweet potatoes (about 2 large)
• 2 eggs
• 4 Tbsp. unsalted butter, melted
• 2/3 cup packed dark brown sugar
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup plus 1 Tbsp. bourbon
• 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
• 1/4 tsp. nutmeg
• 4 tsp. powdered egg whites
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Directions

1. Heat oven 400 degrees. Roll out piecrust and fit into a 9-inch pie plate. Crimp edges. Place a piece of parchment on crust and fill with pie weights or beans. Reduce heat to 350 degrees.
2. meanwhile, pierce sweet potatoes a few times with a fork and place on a plate. Microwave for 3 minutes. Turn over and cook another 2 to 3 minutes. Let cool slightly, then carefully slice and scoop flesh out into a large bowl. Beat sweet potatoes, whole eggs, butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, 1/4 cup of the bourbon, the cinnamon, vanilla and nutmeg until smooth. Transfer to crust and smooth top. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 45 minutes, until firm.
3. Combine powdered egg whites and 3 Tbsp. warm water. Stir gently until dissolved. Beat in remaining 1 Tbsp. bourbon until frothy. Gradually add granulated sugar and beat until stiff peaks form, 5 to 7 minutes. Spoon onto warm pie, making sure meringue reaches edge of crust. Broil on high for 1 to 2 minutes, until lightly browned, watching carefully.

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