How to Make Gourmet Sweet Potato Soufflé - A Step-by-Step Guide

One of the most decadent and indulgent side dishes you can serve at your next dinner party or holiday meal is a gourmet sweet potato soufflé. This dish takes the traditional sweet potato casserole to a whole new level with its light, fluffy texture and irresistible flavor. Whether you're a seasoned chef or a novice in the kitchen, this recipe is sure to impress your guests and leave them coming back for seconds.

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Ingredients

  • 3 ½ pounds sweet potatoes, peeled and diced
  • 1 tablespoon white sugar
  • 5 large eggs
  • 1 cup heavy cream
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
  • ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hr 15 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 16

  • Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add sweet potatoes, cover, and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart soufflé dish. Sprinkle the dish with 1 tablespoon white sugar, shaking the dish to evenly coat the bottom and sides.
  • Place sweet potatoes into the bowl of a food processor. Add eggs, cream, 3/4 cup sugar, butter, vanilla, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Process until mixture is smooth. Pour into prepared soufflé dish.
  • Bake the sweet potato mixture in preheated oven for 20 minutes. Lower oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake the sweet potato mixture until edges are slightly browned, about 40 minutes more. Serve warm or at room temperature.
  • Nutrition

    251 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 94mg
    • Sodium: 269mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 31g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 15g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 3mg
    • Calcium: 51mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 370mg