Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Topping
Bourbon Sweet Potato Pie with Marshmallow Topping is a comforting dessert that captures the essence of Southern gatherings. With its buttery crust, velvety sweet potato filling infused with bourbon, and a light marshmallow topping, this pie transforms any occasion into a celebration. Perfect for holidays or casual get-togethers, each slice is a delightful blend of flavors that will leave you and your guests craving more.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup bourbon
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 premade pie crust
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes; boil until fork-tender (15-20 minutes). Drain and mash until smooth.
- In a mixing bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, bourbon, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla. Mix until creamy.
- Pour the mixture into the pie crust and smooth the top.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set (the center should jiggle slightly). Cover edges with foil if browning too quickly.
- Cool for 10 minutes, then top with mini marshmallows. Broil for 2-3 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool completely before slicing and serve warm.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 26g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Use freshly roasted sweet potatoes for better flavor. Substitute bourbon with rum or vanilla extract for variation. Add a sprinkle of sea salt on top to balance sweetness.