Sweet Potato Flan
Cook Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Prep Time: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Total Time: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Dessert
Keywords: Healthy, Weeknight, Less than 4 Hours
Description:
Indulge in the exquisite delight of Sweet Potato Flan, a sumptuous dessert that crowns any meal with its thick custard, rich sweetness, and delightful flavors. Whether served at the end of a festive holiday feast or as a comforting treat on a cozy weeknight, this flan is guaranteed to tantalize your taste buds. The preparation time includes an hour for cooking sweet potatoes, although canned mashed sweet potato can be used as a time-saving alternative, making this recipe versatile and convenient for any occasion.
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 4422
- Fat Content: 137g
- Saturated Fat Content: 70.3g
- Cholesterol Content: 2453.2mg
- Sodium Content: 2093.4mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 664.1g
- Fiber Content: 9.4g
- Sugar Content: 597g
- Protein Content: 146g
Ingredients:
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 2 cans sweetened condensed milk
- 2 cups milk
- 10 eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Coconut (for garnish)
Instructions:
- Pierce the sweet potatoes several times with a fork and place them on a baking sheet.
- Bake the sweet potatoes at 375°F for about 1 hour or until they are tender. Let them cool until they are comfortable to touch.
- Peel the sweet potatoes and mash them. Set aside 1 cup of mashed sweet potatoes, reserving any remaining for another use.
- Sprinkle sugar evenly in a 10-inch round cake pan. Place the pan over medium heat and cook, shaking it constantly, until the sugar melts and turns a light golden brown.
- Remove the pan from heat and set it aside. (Note: The melted sugar may crack slightly as it cools).
- In a blender, combine half of the mashed sweet potatoes, 1 can of sweetened condensed milk, and half of the ground cinnamon, allspice, cloves, and vanilla extract. Blend until smooth, scraping down the sides as needed.
- Pour the mixture into a large bowl. Repeat the blending process with the remaining half of the ingredients and add it to the bowl. Stir well with a wire whisk to combine.
- Pour the mixture over the caramelized sugar in the cake pan. Cover the pan with aluminum foil and place it in a larger shallow pan.
- Add hot water to the larger pan to a depth of about 1/2 inch.
- Bake the flan at 325°F for 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Remove the cake pan from the water bath and uncover it. Let the flan cool in the pan on a wire rack for 30 minutes.
- Refrigerate the flan for at least 8 hours or overnight to allow it to set.
- Before serving, loosen the edges of the flan from the pan with a small knife, then invert it onto a serving plate.
- Garnish the flan with toasted coconut, if desired, and enjoy the creamy, decadent delight of Sweet Potato Flan.
Yield: 1 (10-inch) flan
Indulge in the creamy richness of this Sweet Potato Flan, a decadent dessert that marries the earthy sweetness of sweet potatoes with the lusciousness of a traditional flan. With its smooth texture, aromatic spices, and caramelized sugar topping, this dessert is sure to become a favorite among family and friends. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering or simply craving a sweet treat, this recipe is a must-try for any occasion.
