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Ingredientes
- 3 cups roasted sweet potatoes, skin removed OR 1 (2 ½ lb) can Bruce’s sweet potatoes (yams) in a light syrup (drained)
- 2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, light beaten
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, softened
- ½ cup whole milk
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- For the topping:
- 1 stick (8 tablespoons) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup chopped pecans
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- ½ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup whole milk
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