Mashed Sweet Potatoes Brule
Elevate your sweet potato game with this indulgent Mashed Sweet Potatoes Brûlé recipe—a perfect balance of creamy sweetness and caramelized decadence. Made with buttery mashed sweet potatoes infused with hints of vanilla and cinnamon, this dish is crowned with a crackly sugar brûlé topping, creating an irresistible texture contrast. Whether you caramelize the sugar in the oven or use a kitchen torch for that professional flair, this stunning side dish is sure to impress at any holiday table or special gathering. With simple ingredients like heavy cream, brown sugar, and a sprinkle of granulated sugar for the brûlé crust, this recipe transforms comforting mashed sweet potatoes into a show-stopping centerpiece. Ready in just an hour, it’s an easy yet elegant crowd-pleaser you'll want to make again and again!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 large Sweet potatoes
- 4 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup Heavy cream
- 0.25 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
Instructions
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into roughly 2-inch cubes.
Bring a large pot of water to a boil and add the sweet potatoes. Cook until tender, about 20-25 minutes. Test with a fork; the sweet potatoes should easily slide off.
Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot.
Add the butter, heavy cream, brown sugar, vanilla extract, salt, and ground cinnamon to the sweet potatoes. Mash until smooth using a potato masher or a handheld mixer.
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Spoon the mashed sweet potatoes into a buttered baking dish, spreading them out evenly to create a smooth surface.
Sprinkle the granulated sugar evenly over the top of the mashed sweet potatoes.
Place the dish on the top rack of the oven and bake for 5-8 minutes, or until the sugar melts and begins to caramelize. Keep a close eye to prevent burning.
Alternatively, you can use a kitchen torch to brulé the sugar by moving the flame evenly across the top until it forms a caramelized crust.
Let the dish rest for 5 minutes to allow the sugar crust to harden slightly.
Serve warm and enjoy the creamy mashed sweet potatoes with a crispy caramelized topping!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1769 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 88.0 g | 113% | |
| Saturated Fat | 52.0 g | 260% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 244 mg | 81% | |
| Sodium | 1635 mg | 71% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 233.3 g | 85% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 22.3 g | 80% | |
| Total Sugars | 118.2 g | ||
| Protein | 11.3 g | 23% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 272 mg | 21% | |
| Iron | 5.3 mg | 29% | |
| Potassium | 75 mg | 2% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
