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Japanese Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée

Japanese Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée
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Japanese Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée is a delightful twist on the classic dessert, featuring the natural sweetness of roasted Japanese sweet potatoes blended into a rich custard. This exquisite treat offers a perfect balance between creamy texture and caramelized sugar topping, making it an ideal choice for dinner parties or intimate family gatherings. Impress your guests with this elegant dessert that not only looks stunning but also provides a comforting taste of home.

Ingredients

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  • 7 medium Japanese sweet potatoes
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • 3 egg yolks
  • ¼ cup cornstarch
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • 3 cups milk
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ¼ cup sugar (for caramelizing)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 392°F (200°C). Wrap sweet potatoes in aluminum foil and roast for about 1 hour and 10 minutes until tender.
  2. In a medium saucepan, mix together sugar, cornstarch, and salt. Gradually whisk in milk until smooth. Heat over medium heat, stirring continuously until thickened.
  3. Lightly beat egg yolks in a small bowl. Slowly add about ¼ cup of the hot milk mixture to the yolks to temper them, then return to the saucepan.
  4. Cook for another two minutes until thickened further. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla.
  5. Allow the custard cream to cool at room temperature, covered with plastic wrap.
  6. Once cooled, scoop out some flesh from each roasted sweet potato and fill with custard cream.
  7. Sprinkle caster sugar on top and use a blowtorch to caramelize until dark amber. Let cool before serving.

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