Dessert with sweet potatoes and nuts
Description
The recipe won't take much time. This delicate, crispy dessert made with sweet potatoes and nuts will be a surprising addition to your holiday table. Serve chilled.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Preheat the oven to 190 degrees. Wash 4 medium sweet potatoes and bake them in the oven until done, about 30–35 minutes, until the potatoes are easily pierced with a fork. Once cooked, split them open and transfer the flesh to a large bowl.
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Step 2
2. Add 1 cup of sugar, 1 cup of milk, 2 eggs, 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Using a masher, make mashed potatoes.
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Step 3
3. In a separate bowl, mix 1 cup brown sugar, 1 cup chopped pecans, ½ cup flour, and ¾ of a stick of butter. Using a fork, thoroughly combine all ingredients until the mixture resembles crumbs.
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Step 4
4. Increase the oven temperature to 200 degrees. Transfer the sweet potato mixture to a baking dish and sprinkle the nut mixture on top.
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Step 5
5. Bake in the oven for 30 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool slightly in the pan. Remove from the pan, let cool to room temperature, and serve.