Description
Japanese Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée is a delightful fusion of creamy custard and the natural sweetness of roasted Japanese sweet potatoes. This exquisite dessert is not only a feast for the eyes with its golden caramelized top, but it also offers a unique flavor profile that’s sure to impress at any gathering. Whether you’re hosting a special celebration or simply indulging at home, this easy-to-make treat will elevate your dessert game. With customizable sweetness and spice options, you can tailor it to suit your palate perfectly.
Ingredients
Scale
- 7 medium Japanese sweet potatoes
- ⅔ cup sugar
- 3 egg yolks
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- 3 cups milk
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 392°F (200°C). Wrap each sweet potato in aluminum foil and roast for 1 hour and 10 minutes until tender.
- In a saucepan, mix sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk over medium heat until thickened.
- Lightly beat egg yolks in a small bowl. Slowly mix in some hot milk, then combine back into the saucepan.
- Cook until thickened again, then stir in butter and vanilla extract.
- Cool the custard cream while roasting potatoes, then scoop out sweet potato flesh and fill with custard.
- Sprinkle sugar on top and use a blowtorch to caramelize until dark amber.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Japanese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 filled sweet potato (150g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 120mg