Description
Experience the luxurious combination of smooth roasted sweet potatoes and creamy custard topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar shell. This delightful dessert will impress your guests and elevate your gatherings, making it a must-try for any occasion. Easy to prepare yet stunningly beautiful, this crème brûlée is sure to become a favorite at your table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 medium sweet potatoes (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 4 large egg yolks
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
- 2 tbsp brown sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss whole sweet potatoes with olive oil and salt. Roast for about 45 minutes until tender.
- Once cool, scoop out the flesh into a bowl. Add heavy cream, egg yolks, granulated sugar, vanilla extract, and salt. Blend until smooth.
- Divide the mixture among ramekins in a baking dish filled with hot water halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center. Cool completely and refrigerate for at least two hours.
- Before serving, sprinkle brown sugar on top and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 160mg