Sweet Potato Pudding with Pecan and Gingersnap Topping

Health score
10%
Sweet Potato Pudding with Pecan and Gingersnap Topping
135 min.
12
243kcal

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Indulge your sweet tooth with a delightful dessert that perfectly marries the rich flavors of sweet potatoes and the crunch of pecans in our Sweet Potato Pudding with Pecan and Gingersnap Topping. This recipe is a celebration of decadent autumn ingredients, offering a warm, comforting dish that is perfect for any occasion. Whether you’re entertaining guests or simply wanting to treat yourself after a long day, this pudding promises to uplift your spirits.

The pudding itself is a velvety concoction made from creamy mashed sweet potatoes, half and half, and a hint of orange juice that adds a bright, zesty note. It’s infused with aromatic pumpkin pie spice that evokes the essence of fall, making each bite an experience to savor. Topped with a crunchy mix of toasted pecans and gingersnap cookies, the contrast in textures enhances the flavor profile, adding a delightful crunch to the softness of the pudding.

With a preparation time of only 135 minutes and a generous yield of 12 servings, it’s a perfect choice for family gatherings, holiday feasts, or even as a standout treat at a potluck. This sweet potato pudding not only satisfies your dessert cravings but also delivers a dose of comfort food nostalgia, making it a dish everyone will love. So gather your ingredients, and let’s create a delightful dessert that will surely impress!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon cream of tartar 
  • tablespoons t brown sugar dark packed ()
  • large egg whites 
  • large egg yolk 
  • 0.8 cup gingersnaps coarsely chopped
  • 0.8 cup half and half 
  • 0.5 cup orange juice 
  • tablespoons orange marmalade 
  • 0.5 cup pecans toasted coarsely chopped
  • 1.8 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice 
  • pounds cubes red-skinned sweet potato scrubbed (yams; 3 large)
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 
  • tablespoons butter unsalted melted ()

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • blender
  • baking pan

Directions

  1. Toss first 4 ingredients in mediumbowl.
  2. Add butter; using fingertips, rub inuntil well blended. Cover; chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F. Roastpotatoes on baking sheet until tender, 45to 60 minutes. Cool.
  4. Cut in half lengthwise.Scoop flesh into bowl; mash.
  5. Transfer 4cups potatoes to large bowl. DO AHEAD: Canbe made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring toroom temperature before continuing.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch baking dish.
  7. Add half and half and next5 ingredients to potatoes. Using mixer, beaton low speed until blended. Season with saltand pepper.
  8. Add yolks 1 at a time, blendingafter each addition. Using clean dry beaters,beat whites in another large bowl untilfoamy.
  9. Add salt and cream of tartar. Beatuntil peaks form. Fold whites into potatoes;spoon into dish.
  10. Sprinkle with topping.
  11. Bake pudding until puffed and brown,about 45 minutes.
  12. Serve immediately.

Nutrition Facts

Calories243kcal
Protein9.7%
Fat32.65%
Carbs57.65%

Properties

Glycemic Index
5.17
Glycemic Load
0.57
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
16.474782591281%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.44mg
Delphinidin
0.3mg
Catechin
0.3mg
Epigallocatechin
0.23mg
Epicatechin
0.03mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.09mg
Eriodictyol
0.02mg
Hesperetin
1.23mg
Naringenin
0.22mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
0.03mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:243.49kcal
12.17%
Fat:9.05g
13.92%
Saturated Fat:3.29g
20.57%
Carbohydrates:35.93g
11.98%
Net Carbohydrates:31.55g
11.47%
Sugar:14.5g
16.11%
Cholesterol:71.51mg
23.84%
Sodium:166.21mg
7.23%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:6.05g
12.1%
Vitamin A:22012.36IU
440.25%
Manganese:0.91mg
45.69%
Vitamin C:27.8mg
33.7%
Potassium:665.92mg
19.03%
Vitamin B6:0.37mg
18.74%
Fiber:4.38g
17.52%
Vitamin B2:0.27mg
15.94%
Copper:0.27mg
13.65%
Vitamin B5:1.33mg
13.29%
Vitamin B1:0.19mg
12.51%
Phosphorus:119.93mg
11.99%
Magnesium:44.21mg
11.05%
Selenium:7.26µg
10.37%
Vitamin B3:2.05mg
10.24%
Iron:1.61mg
8.96%
Calcium:82.52mg
8.25%
Vitamin E:1.18mg
7.88%
Folate:26.69µg
6.67%
Zinc:0.8mg
5.32%
Vitamin K:3.42µg
3.26%
Vitamin B12:0.16µg
2.59%
Vitamin D:0.34µg
2.27%
Source:Epicurious