Fluffy Sweet Potato Souffle Recipe
Want a dessert that melts in your mouth? This Fluffy Sweet Potato Souffle Recipe is perfect for you! It's sweet, creamy, and incredibly light.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Electric mixer or hand whisk
- Potato masher or fork
- 9x13 inch baking dish
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Spatula
Ingredients
- 3 cups mashed sweet potatoes about 3 large
- 1 cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Peel and cut sweet potatoes into chunks.
- Boil them in water for 20 minutes.
- They should be soft and tender.
- Drain the water completely.
- Mash them until smooth with no lumps.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes.
- Add sugar, eggs, milk, and melted butter.
- Mix everything until well combined.
- Add vanilla extract and salt.
- Beat with an electric mixer for 2 minutes.
- The mixture should be light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar.
- Add flour and melted butter.
- Stir until it becomes crumbly.
- Add chopped pecans and mix well.
- This creates a crunchy, sweet topping.
- Grease your baking dish with butter.
- Pour the sweet potato mixture into it.
- Spread it evenly with a spatula.
- Sprinkle the topping mixture over it.
- Cover the entire surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes.
- The top should be golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet potatoes for better flavor.
- Canned ones work but taste different.
- Make sure your sweet potatoes are completely mashed.
- Lumps will ruin the fluffy texture.
- Don't skip the electric mixer step.
- It adds air and makes it lighter.
- You can prepare this dish one day ahead.
- Just refrigerate and bake before serving.
- Add mini marshmallows on top for extra sweetness.
- Some people love that variation.
- Let it cool for 10 minutes before serving.