You'll love these sweet potato desserts!
What's the story
Sweet potatoes, with their natural sweetness and creamy texture, are perfect for desserts. They can make traditional treats something special. From pies to puddings, the root vegetable can be used in several recipes. Here are five dessert ideas that use the unique properties of sweet potatoes and offer delicious alternatives to classic recipes. These desserts are not just filling, but also quick to make, proving the versatility of sweet potatoes.
Dish 1
Sweet potato pie
Sweet potato pie is a classic dessert that really showcases the delicious flavors of this root vegetable. The filling is prepared by mixing cooked sweet potatoes with sugar, milk, butter, and spices such as cinnamon and nutmeg. This is then poured into a pie crust and baked until set. The end result is a creamy pie with a rich flavor profile best enjoyed with whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Dish 2
Sweet potato brownies
For those who love chocolatey treats, sweet potato brownies serve as an interesting twist. By adding mashed sweet potatoes to the brownie batter, you get a moist texture without skimping on taste. The potatoes' natural sweetness enables you to cut back on the sugar in the recipe while still serving a decadent dessert experience.
Dish 3
Sweet potato pudding
Sweet potato pudding is another simple yet delicious option. For this, mix mashed sweet potatoes with milk/coconut milk, sugar, vanilla extract, and some spices (like cinnamon or ginger). Cook until thickened to get a smooth pudding-like consistency. This dessert can be served warm or chilled and topped with nuts or dried fruits for added texture.
Dish 4
Sweet potato muffins
Sweet potato muffins are just right for those who like their desserts in portable form. The muffins use mashed sweet potatoes in the batter along with flour, baking powder, sugar, egg substitutes, and spices like cinnamon or allspice. Once baked to golden perfection in muffin tins, the soft, crumbly muffins offer an inviting aroma, making them the perfect snack at any hour of the day.
Tip 1
Sweet potato cheesecake bars
For something more indulgent, try making cheesecake bars using pureed cooked sweet potatoes mixed together along with cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract over graham cracker crusts before baking until firmed up nicely. Once cooled, cut these bars and serve as delightful bite-sized pieces, perfect for gatherings and parties alike!