How to Make Sweet Potato Casserole Dessert - A Step-by-Step Guide

For many people, sweet potato casserole is a beloved Thanksgiving staple. It brings a perfect balance of sweetness and warmth to the holiday table, and it's often the highlight of the meal for those with a sweet tooth. This classic dish is typically made as a savory side, with mashed sweet potatoes topped with a crunchy pecan and brown sugar streusel. However, in this recipe, we'll be taking sweet potato casserole to a whole new level by turning it into a delectable dessert.

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Ingredients

  • 4 ½ cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • ⅓ cup milk
  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 1 cup chopped pecans

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Total Time: 45 mins
  • Servings: 16

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  • Mix mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, 1/2 cup melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract together in a large bowl; spread into the prepared baking dish.
  • Mix brown sugar and flour together in a small bowl; cut in 1/3 cup butter until mixture is crumbly, then stir in pecans. Sprinkle streusel mixture over sweet potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 25 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    309 cal.

    • Total Fat: 15g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 103mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 42g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 30g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 11mg
    • Calcium: 50mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 337mg