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Japanese Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée

Japanese Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée
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Japanese Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée is a delightful and innovative dessert that marries the earthy sweetness of Japanese sweet potatoes with a silky custard base. Topped with a perfectly caramelized sugar crust, this dessert offers an elegant presentation that will impress your guests at any gathering. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply indulging yourself, this crème brûlée is both comforting and sophisticated. Its creamy texture and unique flavor profile make it an unforgettable treat that stands out from traditional desserts.

Ingredients

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  • 7 medium Japanese sweet potatoes
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sugar for caramelizing

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 392°F (200°C). Wrap sweet potatoes in aluminum foil and roast for about 1 hour and 10 minutes until tender.
  2. While potatoes roast, prepare the custard: In a saucepan, combine sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk over medium heat until thickened.
  3. In a bowl, lightly beat egg yolks. Slowly add about ¼ cup of hot milk mixture to yolks, then return to saucepan.
  4. Cook custard for another 2 minutes over medium heat, then remove from heat. Stir in butter and vanilla extract until smooth.
  5. Let custard cool at room temperature; cover with plastic wrap to prevent skin formation.
  6. After cooling, cut tops off sweet potatoes and scoop out one-third of the flesh. Fill each potato with custard cream.
  7. Sprinkle about 1 teaspoon sugar on top of each filled sweet potato. Use a blowtorch to caramelize until dark amber and bubbly. Allow to harden before serving.

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