Method
Deep Dish Pie Crust (2), partially baked
Sprinkle about ¼ cup brown sugar evenly on bottom while warm
Brush egg whites on edge of crust
Combine but do not mash or whip:
6 baked, skinned sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
Whisk together:
3 large eggs plus 2 yolks
1 cup sugar
½ teaspoon nutmeg
½ teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons bourbon
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2/3 cup heavy whipping cream
Gradually add egg mixture to sweet potatoes, stir with fork to
GENTLY combine…should remain lumpy
Pour mixture into pie shells over brown sugar layer
Bake at 350° until filling is set around edges but center jiggles
slightly when shaken, about 45 minutes
Cool on wire rack about 2 hours, or until room temperature
