Sweet Potato Praline Swirl
Indulge in the irresistible decadence of Sweet Potato Praline Swirl, a comforting Southern-inspired dish that combines velvety mashed sweet potatoes with a luscious praline topping. Creamy and spiced with cinnamon, the sweet potato base is perfectly balanced by a caramelized swirl of dark corn syrup, butter, brown sugar, and chopped pecans that bakes into a golden, crunchy layer. Whether it’s gracing your holiday table or elevating a weeknight meal, this stunning side dish is as simple to prepare as it is showstopping. Bursting with buttery richness and nutty sweetness, Sweet Potato Praline Swirl is the ultimate fusion of sweet and savory indulgence.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 0.5 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup light brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons butter
- 0.5 cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans
- 0.25 cup dark corn syrup
- 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a 9-inch baking dish.
Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into 1-inch cubes. Boil in a large pot of water until tender, about 15 minutes. Drain well.
Using a potato masher or electric mixer, mash the sweet potatoes until smooth.
Mix the granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of butter, heavy cream, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, and salt into the mashed sweet potatoes. Stir until well combined, and then spread this mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
For the praline topping, chop the pecans and mix them in a bowl with the brown sugar, dark corn syrup, the remaining 4 tablespoons of melted butter, and flour. Stir until the mixture has a thick, syrupy consistency.
Drizzle and swirl the praline mixture evenly over the sweet potatoes using a spoon.
Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is bubbly and golden brown.
Allow the Sweet Potato Praline Swirl to cool for at least 10 minutes before serving. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2974 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 181.2 g | 232% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.5 g | 342% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 23.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 317 mg | 106% | |
| Sodium | 1424 mg | 62% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 328.0 g | 119% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 27.0 g | 96% | |
| Total Sugars | 222.9 g | ||
| Protein | 19.4 g | 39% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.3 mcg | 2% | |
| Calcium | 304 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 528 mg | 11% | |
*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.
