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 in the delightful flavors of our Sweet Potato Pudding with Pecan and Gingersnap Topping, an exquisite dessert that promises to be the star of your next gathering. This rich and creamy pudding combines the natural sweetness of red-skinned sweet potatoes with the warm spices of pumpkin pie, creating a comforting treat that evokes the essence of fall.

Perfectly roasted sweet potatoes are mashed to creamy perfection and enriched with half and half, orange juice, and a hint of orange marmalade. This delicious base is elevated with the addition of egg yolks, giving it a lovely, fluffy texture. To add a satisfying crunch, we top the pudding with a blend of toasted pecans and crushed gingersnaps, which provide a delightful contrast to the smooth filling. Each bite offers a harmonious blend of flavors and textures, making it an unforgettable dessert.

Whether you're serving this at a holiday feast or a cozy family dinner, this Sweet Potato Pudding is bound to impress. Its inviting aroma and stunning presentation will have everyone coming back for seconds. Plus, with a preparation time of just 135 minutes, you can easily whip up this delicious dish without stress. Treat yourself and your loved ones to this exquisite dessert that’s not only a feast for the palate but also a heartwarming addition to any meal!

Ingredients

  • 0.3 teaspoon cream of tartar 
  • tablespoons brown sugar dark packed ()
  • large egg whites 
  • large egg yolks 
  • 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 red-skinned sweet potatoes 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