Sweet Potato & Cardamom Creme Brulee

 

A rich, spiced bend on a classic French dessert!

A rich, spiced bend on a classic French dessert!

.This sweet potato crème brûlée combines the smooth surface of routine crème brûlée with the healthy sweetness of broiled sweet potatoes and the warm pizzazz of cardamom. It’s a one of a kind, lovely dessert that feels generous but besides passes on the wholesome benefits of sweet potatoes, such as fiber, vitamin A, and common sweetness.

📝 Ingredients Serves 4, 6

For the Custard:

1 cup roasted sweet potato purée (see roasting instructions below)

1 ½ cups heavy cream (or full-fat coconut milk for dairy-free)

½ cup whole milk (or almond milk for a lighter version)

⅓ cup maple syrup or honey (adds natural sweetness and depth of flavor)

4 large egg yolks (creates the rich, silky custard texture)

1 tsp vanilla extract (for aroma and depth)

½ tsp ground cardamom (or 3 whole cardamom pods, crushed and steeped in the cream)

¼ tsp salt (balances the flavors and enhances sweetness)

For the Caramelized Sugar Topping:

¼ cup granulated sugar (for that signature crisp brûlée crust)

🔥 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Roast & Prepare the Sweet Potato Purée (Do this ahead of time!)

Roast & Prepare the Sweet Potato Purée (Do this ahead of time!)

Preheat your broiler to 400°F (200°C).

Wash and penetrate 1 huge sweet potato with a fork.

Roast for 40–50 minutes, until fork-tender.

Let cool, then peel and mash until smooth. Measure 1 cup of purée.

2. Preheat broiler & Plan Ramekins

Preheat broiler & Plan Ramekins

Preheat your stove to 325°F (160°C).

Place 4, 6 little ramekins in a profound heating dish.

3. Implant the Cream with Cardamom

Implant the Cream with Cardamom

.In a little pot, warm the overwhelming cream, drain, and cardamom
over moo heat.If utilizing entire cardamom cases, smash them marginally and let them soak for 5

minutes some time recently straining them out.Do not let the blend boil, just warm it delicately until warm.

4. Whisk the Custard Base

Whisk the Custard Base

In an expansive bowl, whisk together:

Egg yolks

Maple syrup or honey

Vanilla extract

Sweet potato purée

Salt

Whisk until completely smooth.

5. Combine Warm Cream with Egg Mixture

Combine Warm Cream with Egg Mixture

.Slowly pour the warm cream blend into the sweet potato blend, whisking persistently to anticipate the eggs from scrambling.
Strain the blend through a fine, mesh strainer to expel any protuberances for an ultra, smooth texture.

6. Pour into Ramekins & prepare in a Water Bath

Pour into Ramekins & prepare in a Water Bath

Divide the custard equally among ramekins.

.Place the heating dish in the stove and pour hot water into the dish until it comes to midway up the sides of the ramekins. (This tender preparing strategy guarantees a velvety, crack-free custard!)Bake for 30, 35 minutes, until the edges are set but the centers are somewhat wobbly.

7. Cool & Chill

Remove ramekins from the water shower and let them cool to room temperature.

.Refrigerate for at least 4 hours (or overnight) to permit flavors to create and surface to firm up.

8. Make  the Signature Caramelized Sugar Topping

Make the Signature Caramelized Sugar Topping

Just some time recently serving, sprinkle 1 tsp of sugar equally over each custard.

.Use a kitchen burn to liquefy and caramelize the sugar until brilliant and fresh. (In case you don’t have a burn, broil on tall for 1–2 minutes, observing carefully!)

.Let the sugar solidify for a miniature some time recently.

✨ Tips for the Best Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée

Tips for the Best Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée

.✅ Utilize simmered sweet potatoes instep of bubbling them, roasting upgrades their normal sweetness and makes a wealthier flavor.
✅ For a silkier surface, strain the custard through a sifter some time recently baking.
✅ Be persistent when baking, a delicate prepare anticipates overcooked or soured custard.

✅ Chill thoroughly,this permits the flavors to merge and the custard to set properly.

✅ Burn for the best brûlée, a caramelized sugar outside ought to be lean and fresh, not thick and grainy.

Serving & matching Ideas

.Serve with new berries to adjust the sweetness.
Pair with a spiced chai latte or dull coffee for a cozy, fragrant experience.
Add a spot of whipped cream or a sprinkle of pulverized pistachios for additional elegance.

.Why You’ll Cherish This Recipe

✔ An imaginative bend on a classic French dessert
✔ Normally sweetened with maple syrup and sweet potatoes
✔ Wealthy, velvety, and imbued with warm cardamom spice
✔ Rich however simple to make, perfect for inspiring guests!Would you like more varieties or another one of a kind sweet potato dessert?