Description
This Sweet Potato Bake is a comforting and delicious dessert featuring a creamy sweet potato filling spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, topped with a buttery pecan streusel. Easy to make and perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family dinners.
Ingredients
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For the Filling:
- 3 cups cooked sweet potato, mashed
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
For the Topping:
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 325°F. Lightly spray a 9×9 inch baking dish with baking spray to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Make the Filling: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, melted and cooled unsalted butter, eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, and heavy cream until fully combined and smooth.
- Bake the Filling: Pour the sweet potato filling into the prepared baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes to set it partially.
- Prepare the Topping: While the filling is baking, whisk together melted unsalted butter, packed light brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and chopped pecans or walnuts until crumbly and well combined.
- Add the Topping and Finish Baking: After the initial 15 minutes baking, remove the dish from the oven and evenly scatter the prepared topping over the sweet potato filling. Return the baking dish to the oven and bake for an additional 15 minutes until the topping is golden and crisp.
- Serve Warm: Remove from the oven and allow it to cool slightly. Serve warm and enjoy this comforting sweet potato dessert.
Notes
- Use cooked sweet potatoes that are soft and well mashed for the best texture.
- Room temperature eggs ensure better mixing and consistency in the filling.
- You can substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred or unavailable.
- Serve with a dollop of whipped cream or vanilla ice cream for extra indulgence.
- Make sure the butter for the topping is melted but not hot to avoid melting the sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 45 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
