"Feel free to leave the sugar out of the sweet potato filling if you prefer things less sweet...."
INGREDIENTS
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18 full graham crackers
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
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Filling:
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2 cups (16 ounces) sweet potato puree
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 tablespoon bourbon (or 1 teaspoon vanilla)
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1 teaspoon fine salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
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1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
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1/4 teaspoon ground clove
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1 1/2 cups whole milk
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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Topping:
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2 large egg whites
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1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
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3/4 cup granulated sugar
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1/2 cup light corn syrup
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1/4 cup water
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract