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A delicious plate of Sweet Potato Casserole Dessert

Sweet Potato Casserole Dessert

This sweet potato casserole features a delectable pecan streusel topping that adds a delightful crunch to every bite. Passed down from my brother-in-law, this recipe is a family favorite that never fails to impress.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Casserole
  • 4 ½ cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter melted
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 2 eggs beaten
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Pecan Streusel
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, white sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, milk, beaten eggs, and vanilla extract. Spread this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
  3. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and flour, then cut in 1/3 cup of butter until crumbly. Stir in chopped pecans.
  4. Sprinkle the streusel mixture over the sweet potatoes in the baking dish.
  5. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes or until the top is golden brown.

Notes

For a richer flavor, consider using dark brown sugar instead of light brown sugar in the streusel topping. This dish pairs wonderfully with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.