Down South Sweet Potato Pie

• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
• 2 large eggs
• 1 can (15 1/2 ounce) mashed yams (see note)
• 1 can (12 ounce) evaporated fat-free milk
• 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
• 2 (9-inch) deep-dish pie shells
• 2 cups coarsely-chopped pecans
• 2/3 cup packed light brown sugar
• 4 tablespoons melted soft margarine or butter
• Lightly whipped cream (optional)

1. Preparation Time: Approximately 15 minutes
2. Cook Time: Approximately 45 minutes
3. Preparation:
4. Preheat the oven to 425u0b0 F. Place the cream cheese in a large bowl and mix on high speed with electric mixer until soft and fluffy. Add the sugar and continue to mix on high speed until completely absorbed. Reduce the mixer speed and add the eggs, one at a time, until evenly blended. Add the yams, evaporated milk and pumpkin pie spice, and mix until creamy. Pour the filling into the pie shells. Bake pies for 30 to 35 minutes until the edges puff, the crust browns and the custard is set. Meanwhile, mix the pecans, brown sugar and margarine; set aside. Remove the pies from the oven and sprinkle with the pecan mixture. Return the pies to the oven for 7 to 10 minutes or until the topping is golden brown and crisp. Cool the pies completely on a wire rack. Serve garnished with whipped cream if desired.
5. Note: If mashed yams are unavailable, puree a 16-ounce can of drained whole yams or sweet potatoes in a food processor until smooth.
6. Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories 410; Total fat 24g; Saturated fat 7g; Cholesterol 35mg; Sodium 210mg; Carbohydrate 46g; Fiber 2g; Protein 6g; Vitamin A 60%DV*; Vitamin C 4%DV; Calcium 10%DV; Iron 10%DV
7. **Daily Value

cream cheese, sugar, eggs, yams, milk, pumpkin pie spice, pecans, brown sugar, margarine, cream

Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/down-south-sweet-potato-pie-50059334 (may not work)