Roasted Sweet Potato Pie or Flan Recipe

Name: Roasted Sweet Potato Pie or Flan
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 large sweet potatoes, or enough for 1 1/2 cups pureed roasted sweet potatoes; 2 tablespoons butter, melted; 1/2 cup applesauce; 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice; 1/4 cup mild honey, such as clover; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 cup milk; 2 tablespoons drained yogurt or creme fraiche; 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 eggs; 1 egg yolk; 1 gluten-free dessert pastry shell (or other crust of your choice), fully baked and cooled (optional)

Servings: persons

2 large sweet potatoes, or enough for 1 1/2 cups pureed roasted sweet potatoes
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/2 cup applesauce
1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
1/4 cup mild honey, such as clover
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons drained yogurt or creme fraiche
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 eggs
1 egg yolk
1 gluten-free dessert pastry shell (or other crust of your choice), fully baked and cooled (optional)

1
Preheat the oven to 425 degrees.
2
Line a baking sheet with foil.
3
Pierce the sweet potatoes in several places with the tip of a paring knife.
4
Place on the baking sheet and bake 40 to 50 minutes, until soft and oozing.
5
Remove from the oven and when cool enough to handle, peel and place in a food processor fitted with the steel blade (you can also blend the mixture with a hand blender).
6
Turn the oven down to 350 degrees.
7
If not using a crust, butter a round 9-inch baking dish.
8
Measure out 1 1/2 cups of sweet potato puree (store any extra puree in the refrigerator and enjoy with a meal).
9
Place the puree in the food processor, or in a bowl if using a hand blender, add the remaining ingredients (except the crust) and blend until smooth and creamy.
10
Scrape into the baking dish or the crust.
11
Place on a baking sheet and bake for 45 to 50 minutes, or until set.
12
Remove from the oven and allow to cool completely.

325

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 large sweet potatoes, or enough for 1 1/2 cups pureed roasted sweet potatoes, 2 tablespoons butter, melted, 1/2 cup applesauce, 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice, and more.

Yes, Roasted Sweet Potato Pie or Flan falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Roasted Sweet Potato Pie or Flan

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