Cinnamon Vanilla Sweet Potato Soufflé

Recipe Collection: Side Dish

Cinnamon Vanilla Sweet Potato Delight elevates your dining experience with a vegetarian American classic that’s perfect for festive gatherings. This dish features sweet potatoes blended with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, creating a smooth texture that will impress even the pickiest eaters. Ideal for those following a vegetarian diet, this soufflé is free from gluten but does contain eggs and dairy, making it a great option for special occasions like Thanksgiving or Easter. Its versatile flavor profile makes it a fantastic side dish or a unique addition to your holiday table.

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Overview

This Cinnamon Vanilla Sweet Potato Soufflé is a delightful and elegant side dish perfect for special occasions like Easter or Thanksgiving. Its smooth and creamy texture, combined with the warm spices of cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, makes it a crowd-pleaser. Even those who aren't fans of sweet potatoes will be asking for seconds!

Diet Type

Vegetarian

Allergies

Eggs, Dairy

Cuisine

American

Serving Size: 16

Cooking Time: 90 minutes

Ingredients

• 3.5 Pounds (lb) sweet potatoes, peeled
• 1 Tablespoon (tbsp) white sugar
• 5 Large eggs
• 1 Cup heavy cream
• 0.75 Cup white sugar
• 0.5 Cup butter, melted
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) vanilla extract
• 1 Teaspoon (tsp) salt
• 0.5 Teaspoon (tsp) ground cinnamon
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) ground cloves
• 0.25 Teaspoon (tsp) ground nutmeg

Steps

1. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil over medium-high heat. Add the diced sweet potatoes, cover, and cook until soft, about 10 minutes. Drain and set aside.
2. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease a 2-quart soufflé dish. Sprinkle the dish with 1 tablespoon of white sugar, shaking the dish to evenly coat the bottom and sides.
3. Place the cooked sweet potatoes into the bowl of a food processor. Add the eggs, cream, 0.75 cup sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt, cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg. Process until the mixture is smooth. Pour the mixture into the prepared soufflé dish.
4. Bake the sweet potato mixture in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
5. Lower the oven temperature to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) and continue baking until the edges are slightly browned, about 40 minutes more.
6. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Enjoy this delicious and impressive dish that is sure to be a hit at your next gathering!