Description
Japanese Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée is a delightful twist on the classic French dessert, blending the natural sweetness of roasted Japanese sweet potatoes with a velvety custard. This elegant dish features a satisfying caramelized sugar topping, creating a perfect balance of textures that will impress your guests at any gathering. The creamy custard, infused with vanilla and enriched with butter, pairs beautifully with the earthy flavor of sweet potatoes. Ideal for special occasions or cozy evenings at home, this dessert is both indulgent and nutritious, making it a standout choice for any dessert lover.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 medium Japanese sweet potatoes
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- ¼ tsp salt
- 3 cups milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ cup sugar (for caramelizing)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 392°F (200°C). Wrap each sweet potato in aluminum foil and place on a baking sheet. Roast for about 1 hour and 10 minutes until tender.
- For the custard: In a saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk over medium heat until thickened.
- In a bowl, beat egg yolks and slowly add some hot milk mixture to temper them. Return to saucepan and cook until thickened.
- Stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth. Allow custard to cool.
- Once sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, cut off the tops and scoop out some flesh. Fill with custard cream.
- Sprinkle sugar on top of each filled potato and use a blowtorch to caramelize until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 130mg