Sweet Potato Brulee
It is so hard to believe we’re well past the end of summer and the holidays are rapidly approaching. So to get started on our holiday menus, I am re-posting my classic sweet potato casserole recipe. Truly more of a sweet potato brulee or custard than a pudding, pumpkin pie spice ensures this dish will become one of your family’s favorite.
An elder once told me the body becomes physically exhausted at the turn of each season. For a perhaps a week now I have been sleeping more, yet wanting more than I am giving myself. I love Autumn’s cool not cold weather and with my birthday being in October, Fall is my absolute favorite season. But with all the global strife going on, my general positive outlook has not remained steadfast. I have a previous post for anyone like me who may be struggling to always remain optimistic. Exercise, which I did not previously mention, is a miracle salve for down days. Philosophically, I know this time will pass and those of us still upright will be stronger for it.
Helping others and having human connections is also critical to happiness. Contrary to what many may think, African Americans have strong kinship bonds. The cultural trait likely helped our antecedents survive many of the hardships and horrors they experienced. Another African-American staple passed down from our African ancestors, yams or sweet potatoes can be eaten as a side-dish or dessert. The tubers are also good for you because they regulate blood sugar and contain more Vitamin A than almost any other food source. Nurture yourself, then others and repeat forever. Preparing a Sweet Potato Brulee along with an awesome Macaroni & Cheese will be a fortuitous start. Thrive!
Sweet Potato Brulee
Equipment
- Paring Knife
- Food Processor or Grater
- Electric Hand Mixer or Whisk
- Large Mixing Bowl
- 2-quart shallow Baking Dish
- Large Wooden Spoon or Spatula
Ingredients
- 2½ cups Organic Sweet Potatoes grated
- 2 Organic Eggs
- ¾ cup Organic Whole Milk
- ¾ cup Organic Half & Half
- ½ tbsp Organic Raw Cane Sugar
- ¼ cup Organic Salted Butter
- ⅓ cup Organic Agave Syrup
- 1 tsp Real Salt
- ½ tsp Organic Pumpkin Pie Spice
- ¼ tsp Organic Powdered Ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
- Grate sweet potatoes and set aside.
- Melt butter.
- Cream butter and agave syrup together.
- Mix in eggs, pumpkin pie spice, salt, half & half and milk with butter and agave syrup. Beat with a whisk.
- Fold sweet potatoes into the milk mixture, evenly incorporating.
- Butter baking dish with a pat of butter.
- Pour sweet potato mixture into the dish, sprinkle with sugar and bake for 1 hour.
- Serve immediately.
This looks really good, and not too sweet.
Thanks! Like you don’t like things too sweet. You could probably reduce the sugar even more and still enjoy it.
I’m sure I could! I always use less sugar than called for, much to the dismay of some of my sweet-tooth family!
Using the agave syrup to cut down on the sweetness was a great idea. The whole family loved it
Thank you Marta!
This is my first time making a sweet potato dish outside of candied sweet potatoes or sweet potato pie. This was definitely a pleasant surprise. The agave nectar and pumpkin pie spice took this recipe to another level. Adding this to my list of fall recipes to make again.
Thanks Barry!
This was such a sweet, delicious fall treat! I enjoyed every bite!
We all loved this sweet potato casserole, it is just the perfect treat for autumn and I can’t wait to make it again.
Thank you Kate!
Firstly, I hope you have a wonderful birthday celebration. You are such a kind soul. I love reading and learning from all the post you share! Secondly, this sweet potato brûlée is delicious! I love the addition of pumpkin spice flavors and the perfect level of sweetness! Thanks for the recipe!
Thank you Lilly for your sweet, kind words! My birthday was nice, quiet. So happy you enjoyed the recipe.
The best use of sweet potatoes I have tried in a long time. What a delicious and inventive recipe!
Thank you Mireille!
I loved this creative use for sweet potatoes! This was wonderful – I’m really excited to make this again.
Thanks Mila!
The saltiness of the butter perfectly balanced out the sweetness! This is one of the best desserts i have ever made!
So many delicious flavors in the brulee. I can’t wait to make it again for the holidays.
This was so delicious! Perfect flavor for autumn gatherings. Definitely making it again!
I test drove this for the holidays over the weekend and it’s a keeper!