Sweet Potato Bread Pudding With Crunchy Cashews

Vegetarian
Health score
18%
Sweet Potato Bread Pudding With Crunchy Cashews
210 min.
8
473kcal

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Indulge in the delightful flavors of our Sweet Potato Bread Pudding with Crunchy Cashews, a vegetarian dessert that promises to be the star of your next gathering. This comforting dish combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the rich, warm spices of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, creating a harmonious blend that will tantalize your taste buds.

Imagine the aroma wafting through your kitchen as you bake this decadent pudding, with its golden-brown top sprinkled with crunchy cashews and a hint of turbinado sugar for that perfect caramelized finish. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the creamy, custard-like interior to the satisfying crunch of the cashews.

Not only is this dessert a feast for the senses, but it also provides a comforting, nostalgic experience that evokes memories of family gatherings and cozy evenings. With a preparation time of just over three hours, you can easily make this dish ahead of time, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully. Whether served warm or at room temperature, this Sweet Potato Bread Pudding is sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more.

So gather your ingredients, roll up your sleeves, and get ready to create a dessert that is as delicious as it is memorable. Your taste buds will thank you!

Ingredients

  • servings cashew pieces whole
  • servings t brown sugar dark packed
  • large eggs 
  • servings granulated sugar 
  • servings ground allspice 
  • servings ground cinnamon 
  • servings ground ginger 
  • servings nutmeg 
  • servings cup heavy whipping cream 
  • 0.3  cranberry-orange relish 
  • servings sea salt fine
  • servings sweet potatoes and into 
  • servings sugar 
  • servings vanilla extract pure
  • servings irish whiskey 
  • servings sandwich bread white soft
  • servings milk whole

Equipment

  • food processor
  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • whisk
  • baking pan
  • aluminum foil

Directions

  1. Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 375 degrees F.Wrap the sweet potatoes individually in aluminum foil.
  2. Place them on a baking sheet and bake until soft when pierced with a fork, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  3. Let cool until just warm.
  4. Remove the foil, cut the potatoes in half and scoop the flesh from the skins.
  5. Transfer the cooked sweet potato to a food processor, add 1/2 cup of the milk and process until smooth.In a large bowl, whisk the eggs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, whiskey, orange zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger and allspice together until smooth. Meanwhile, bring the remaining 1/2 cup milk and the cream to a boil in a small saucepan. Slowly pour the hot cream over the egg mixture, whisking constantly.
  6. Add the sweet potato puree and stir until evenly combined.
  7. Add the bread and gently stir to combine. Refrigerate the bread pudding base for at least 2 hours and up to overnight.Position a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat a 9-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.Stir the bread pudding base, then pour it into the prepared baking dish.
  8. Sprinkle the top with the cashews and turbinado sugar and bake until golden brown, slightly puffed, and set, 35 to 40 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts

Calories473kcal
Protein12.51%
Fat51.56%
Carbs35.93%

Properties

Glycemic Index
51.7
Glycemic Load
15.86
Inflammation Score
-7
Nutrition Score
20.971304323362%

Flavonoids

Hesperetin
1.12mg
Naringenin
0.63mg
Luteolin
0.01mg
Kaempferol
0.01mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:473.26kcal
23.66%
Fat:27.98g
43.04%
Saturated Fat:11.13g
69.57%
Carbohydrates:43.85g
14.62%
Net Carbohydrates:40.73g
14.81%
Sugar:32.1g
35.67%
Cholesterol:69.48mg
23.16%
Sodium:311.55mg
13.55%
Alcohol:0.7g
100%
Alcohol %:0.27%
100%
Protein:15.27g
30.55%
Manganese:1.63mg
81.34%
Phosphorus:457.88mg
45.79%
Calcium:365.07mg
36.51%
Copper:0.72mg
35.9%
Magnesium:130.6mg
32.65%
Vitamin B2:0.42mg
24.99%
Vitamin B12:1.4µg
23.29%
Selenium:14.59µg
20.84%
Vitamin D:3.05µg
20.33%
Zinc:3.03mg
20.22%
Vitamin B1:0.29mg
19.2%
Potassium:658.66mg
18.82%
Vitamin A:814.56IU
16.29%
Iron:2.91mg
16.15%
Vitamin B6:0.32mg
15.91%
Vitamin B5:1.35mg
13.49%
Fiber:3.12g
12.47%
Vitamin K:12.12µg
11.54%
Vitamin B3:0.94mg
4.68%
Vitamin E:0.65mg
4.36%
Folate:15.79µg
3.95%
Vitamin C:2.98mg
3.62%