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Sweet Potato Crunch Recipe

"We put super local sweet potatoes to good use in this irresistible dessert," says Ruth Carter of Van Vleet, Mississippi.

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12-16 Servings
Prep: 40 min. + chilling Bake: 15 min.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup finely chopped pecans
3/4 cup butter, melted
FILLING:
3 medium sweet potatoes, peeled and cubed
1/3 cup sugar
3 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
TOPPING:
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 carton (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed
Additional chopped pecans, optional

Directions

In a bowl, combine flour and pecans. Stir in butter. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Bake at 350° for 12-14 minutes. Cool on a wire rack.
Place the sweet potatoes in a large saucepan and cover with water; bring to a boil. Cover and boil for 15 minutes or just until tender; drain and mash. Add sugar, butter and extracts; stir until smooth. Spread over crust.
For topping, beat cream cheese and sugar in a bowl until smooth. Fold in whipped topping. Spread over filling. sprinkle with pecans if desired. Refrigerate for 4-6 hours. Yield: 12-16 servings.

Nutrition Facts: 1 serving (1 piece) equals 420 calories, 22 g fat (12 g saturated fat), 44 mg cholesterol, 153 mg sodium, 52 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 3 g protein.

Sweet Potato Crunch published in Taste of Home October/November 1998, p18

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