Ingredients and Weight:
- Sweet Potatoes: 500 grams (about 1 pound)
- Sugar: 1/4 cup
- Cream or milk: 1 cup
- Eggs: 2 large
- Butter: 2 tablespoons
- Cinnamon powder: 1 teaspoon (optional)
- Salt: a pinch (optional)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (optional)
Preparation Time:
- Preparation: 20 minutes
- Cooking: 40-50 minutes
- Total: about 1 hour 10 minutes
Difficulty Level: Level 3 (Moderate difficulty)
Preparation Method Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and cut the sweet potatoes into large chunks.
- Boil the sweet potato chunks in a pot of water until tender, then cool them down.
- In a large bowl, combine the cooked and cooled sweet potato chunks with sugar, cream/milk, and eggs. Blend until smooth using a mixer or blender.
- Add in the butter, cinnamon powder, salt, and vanilla extract (if using). Mix well.
- Pour the mixture into a baking dish or small oven-friendly container.
- Place the dish in the preheated oven and bake for about 40-50 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Nutritional Information: (per serving, assuming 8 servings total)
Calories: Approx. 300 calories per serving (depending on ingredients used)
Fat: Approx. 14g
Carbohydrates: Approx. 45g
Protein: Approx. 6g
(Note: This is an estimated nutritional value and may vary depending on actual ingredients and preparation method.)
Dish Characteristics:
- A rich and creamy dessert with a sweet and slightly spicy flavor from the cinnamon.
- Perfectly suitable for American taste preferences.
- Sweet potatoes provide a unique and tasty addition to the traditional pudding recipe.
User Comments:
- "This is an excellent dish! The combination of sweet potatoes and traditional pudding flavors is superb."
- "My family loved this dessert. It was creamy and sweet, just as we expected."
- "I added a few extra spices like nutmeg to enhance the flavor profile. It was delicious!"
Special Precautions and Tips:
- Make sure to use fresh sweet potatoes for best results.
- Adjust the amount of sugar based on your preference for sweetness.
- If you want to make this dish dairy-free, you can use plant-based milk instead of cream or dairy milk.
