A rich twist on a classic spiced custard pie.

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The History of Bean Pie

Bean pie is a twist on a classic custard pie.

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What Does Bean Pie Taste Like?

Similar tosweet potato pie, bean pie is custardy, sweet, and subtly spiced.

When served with whipped cream, its a decadent dessert that’s hearty and filling.

ingredients for bean pie

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This pie can be made in advance, wrapped, and refrigerated for up to two days before serving.

refrigerated piecrusts

2large eggs

1(15-oz.)

can navy beans, drained, rinsed, and mashed

1(12-oz.)

piecrust with fork pricks

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Fit piecrust inside a 9-inch metal pie dish.

Crimp piecrust edges, and prick bottom all over with a fork.

Add filling to piecrust:

Pour mixture into piecrust.

bean pie filling

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Bake pie:

Bake in preheated oven 15 minutes.

Transfer to a wire rack; let cool completely to room temperature, about 2 hours.

Slice and serve with whipped cream.

bean pie filling in piecrust

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The bean pie should be set along the edges and slightly jiggly in the center when its ready.

It will continue to set as it cools.

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