Mai Mai Sweet Potato Pie

Directions

Prepare pie crusts according to package directions for one crust filled pie using two 9” pie pans.

Flute edges to form a high rim.

In small bowl, combine remaining crust ingredients; mix well.

Spread half of mixture evenly over bottom of each crust; refrigerate.

Heat oven to 425℉ (220℃). In medium bowl, combine sweet potatoes and butter; mix well.

Set aside. In large bowl, combine eggs and 1 cup sugar; beat well.

Add sweet potato mixture and remaining filling ingredients except walnuts; mix well.

Stir in walnuts.

Pour into crust-lined pans. Bake pies for 10 minutes.

Reduce temperature to 350℉ (180℃); bake an additional 45 to 55 minutes or until knife inserted near center comes out clean.

Cool completely. Just before serving, fold orange peel into whipped cream; spread over pies.

Store in refrigerator.