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Fluffy Sweet Potato Souffle

Fluffy Sweet Potato Souffle: A Cozy Comfort Food Delight

Fluffy Sweet Potato Souffle is a warm, creamy dish perfect for festive occasions, bringing comfort with its velvety texture and crunchy pecan topping.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Souffle
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Opt for Garnet or Jewel varieties.
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 4 large Eggs Room temperature.
  • 1/2 cup Cream or Milk Dairy-free option if desired.
  • 1/2 cup Melted Butter
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Optional.
  • 1 pinch Salt
For the Pecan Topping
  • 1 cup Pecans Or substitute with walnuts.
  • 1/3 cup Flour Can be omitted for gluten-free.
  • 1 teaspoon Cinnamon Optional.

Equipment

  • 8x8 baking dish
  • pot
  • Whisk
  • Potato masher
  • Spatula
  • mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8x8 baking dish.
  2. Peel, chop, and boil the sweet potatoes in salted water for about 7 minutes until tender. Drain and mash until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, cream or milk, melted butter, vanilla extract (if using), and a pinch of salt.
  4. Gently fold the egg mixture into the smooth mashed sweet potatoes.
  5. Pour the sweet potato blend into the prepared baking dish, spreading it evenly.
  6. Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, and chopped pecans with softened butter until crumbly for the topping.
  7. Sprinkle the pecan topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
  8. Bake for 30-40 minutes until the topping is golden brown and crisp.
  9. Allow the souffle to cool slightly before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 14000IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Select Garnet, Jewel, or Beauregard sweet potatoes for the best flavor. Use room temperature eggs for better incorporation. Bake with the pecan topping added in the last 20-25 minutes of baking.

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