Sweet Potato Balls With Vanilla Rum Sauce Recipe

Name: Sweet Potato Balls With Vanilla Rum Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 large sweet potatoes; 1 2/3 cups brown sugar; 1/4 cup vanilla rum (or regular rum with a tbsp of vanilla extract); 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream; 1/8 lb butter; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional); 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 2 cups sweetened flaked coconut; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 32 miniature marshmallows, 1 per ball (about half a package); 1/2 cup pecans (optional)

Servings: persons

4 large sweet potatoes
1 2/3 cups brown sugar
1/4 cup vanilla rum (or regular rum with a tbsp of vanilla extract)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1/8 lb butter
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
2 cups sweetened flaked coconut
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
32 miniature marshmallows, 1 per ball (about half a package)
1/2 cup pecans (optional)

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["Preheat oven to 450 degrees.", "Bake the sweet potatoes with the skin ON (brush with oil, poke holes with a fork, and leave in the oven for about 45 minutes)", "Once they finish, peel and mash them. Set oven to 350 degrees.", "Stir in only 2/3 cup of brown sugar, all orange juice, all orange zest and all nutmeg.", "Place coconut in a food processor and leave on for about 30 seconds.", "In a small bowl, combine coconut, granulated sugar and cinnamon.", "Press mashed potatoes around the marshmallow, creating a 1"" in diameter ball. The easiest way is to roll it around using both hands. You'll be a pro in no time!", "Roll the balls in the coconut mixture and place in a 9x13 casserole dish.", "Bake for 15-20 minutes.", "Now, while those are cooking, make your drizzling/dipping sauce: In a big pan melt the remaining brown sugar (1 cup) and butter.", "Add rum and heavy cream.", "Put all pecans (optional) in the food processor for about a minute. Then add them to your sauce.", "When the sweet potato balls are done, gingerly drizzle the rum sauce on them, or place the sauce in a condiment cup to the side."]

880

kcal

Calories

Fat

142

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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: 4 large sweet potatoes, 1 2/3 cups brown sugar, 1/4 cup vanilla rum (or regular rum with a tbsp of vanilla extract), 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream, and more.

Yes, Sweet Potato Balls With Vanilla Rum Sauce falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sweet Potato Balls With Vanilla Rum Sauce

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