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creme brulee sweet potatoes

These delightful mashed sweet potatoes feature a hint of cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a perfectly caramelized brown sugar crust. A must-have side dish for any holiday gathering, sure to be a hit!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 14
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 5.5 pounds sweet potatoes (peeled and boiled until soft, about 6 cups cooked)
  • 0.75 cup 1% milk
  • 3 tablespoons whipped butter (softened)
  • 0.5 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.125 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 cup light brown sugar (unpacked)

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. When the potatoes are cooked and soft, combine them with milk, butter, salt, cinnamon and nutmeg in a large bowl and mash or puree until smooth.
  2. Spoon into a 9 x 9 or 11 x 7-inch baking dish. Bake at 350°F (175°C) covered, until heated through, about 20 minutes. If making ahead, and baking from the refrigerator, add more time as needed until the center is hot.
  3. Preheat the broiler.
  4. Sprinkle 0.5 cup brown sugar evenly over top.
  5. Broil about 6 inches from the flame until the sugar melts and becomes caramelized, careful not to burn. About 2 to 3 minutes.
  6. Let it stand until the melted sugar hardens (about 5 minutes). Serve warm.

Notes

This Mashed Sweet Potatoes Brulee recipe is a fantastic make-ahead option for holidays like Thanksgiving. Simply prepare the mashed potatoes, refrigerate, and then heat and broil with the brown sugar topping just before serving.