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Japanese Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée

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This Japanese Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée combines earthy sweetness with a luxurious custard for a delightful dessert experience.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 35 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: Japanese
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Custard
  • 2 cups Japanese Sweet Potatoes The star ingredient providing natural sweetness.
  • 4 large Egg Yolks Essential for a rich custard.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Thickens the custard.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar (for custard) Adds sweetness to the custard.
  • 2 cups Heavy Whipping Cream Enhances the custard's mouthfeel.
For the Topping
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (for caramelizing) For creating the crunchy topping.

Equipment

  • Medium saucepan
  • Ramekins
  • kitchen torch

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 355°F (180°C). Wash and dry Japanese sweet potatoes, poke holes, and bake for about 1 hour until tender.
  2. Once cool, peel and mash sweet potatoes until smooth.
  3. In another bowl, whisk together egg yolks, cornstarch, sugar, and heavy whipping cream. Gradually add mashed sweet potatoes and stir until smooth.
  4. Transfer custard mixture to saucepan over medium heat, stirring for 5-7 minutes until slightly thickened. Avoid boiling.
  5. Pour mixture into ramekins, fill about ¾ full, and let cool for 15 minutes before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
  6. Sprinkle sugar on top of each custard and caramelize using a kitchen torch or broiler until golden.
  7. Serve immediately, enjoying the crack of the crust and creamy custard.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 40gProtein: 6gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 200mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 2000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are smooth for a velvety custard. Avoid curdling by monitoring heat during cooking. Chill for at least 2 hours for the best texture.

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