Aromatic Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée

A unique vegetarian dessert featuring spiced sweet potato blended with cream and egg yolks, then topped with caramelised sugar.

Vegetarian Dessert Autumnal Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée

Estimated Nutrition

Calories

1085.4

kcal / serving

1085.4 kcal total

Carbs

42.1g

per serving

42.1 g total

Fat

100.2g

per serving

100.2 g total

Protein

7.8g

per serving

7.8 g total

Cook Time

minutes

Serves

person

Dietary

Vegetarian Vegan Dairy Free Gluten Free

Ingredients

BakingIngredients

tbsp

Caster Sugar

split for mixture and topping

Dairy

200

Double Cream

piece

Egg Yolk

free-range

NutsSeeds

pods

Green Cardamom

bruised

0.5

tsp

Nutmeg

freshly grated, to taste

Vegetables

0.5

piece

Sweet Potato

peeled, cut into three slices, parboiled and drained

pinch

Ginger

ground

Method

Combine sweet potato, cream, cardamom, nutmeg, and ginger in a saucepan and bring to a boil.

Simmer the mixture until the sweet potato is tender.

Discard the cardamom pods and blend the mixture until smooth.

Whisk 15ml of sugar and the egg yolk in a bowl until pale and frothy.

Whisk the hot sweet potato mixture into the egg yolks until thickened.

Pour the mixture into a ramekin.

Sprinkle with remaining sugar and caramelise using a blow torch.