Description
Japanese Sweet Potato Crème Brûlée combines the creamy sophistication of classic French custard with the natural sweetness and nutty flavor of roasted Satsumaimo. Silky, earthy, and topped with a crisp caramelized sugar layer, this elegant fusion dessert is as refined as it is comforting—perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or an indulgent solo treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 medium Japanese sweet potato (about 250g), roasted and mashed
- 1½ cups heavy cream (360 ml)
- 3 large egg yolks
- ¼ cup brown sugar (50 g), plus more for topping
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: 1 tablespoon maple syrup for depth, cinnamon or nutmeg for spice
Instructions
- Roast the Sweet Potato: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Wrap sweet potato in foil and roast for 45–60 minutes until tender. Cool, peel, and mash until smooth.
- Prepare the Custard Base: Heat heavy cream in a saucepan until just simmering. Remove from heat.
- Whisk Egg Yolks and Sugar: In a bowl, whisk yolks, brown sugar, and salt until creamy. Mix in mashed sweet potato and vanilla extract.
- Temper and Combine: Slowly add a little hot cream into the mixture while whisking, then gradually incorporate the rest.
- Strain and Bake: Strain custard through a fine mesh sieve, pour into ramekins, and place them in a water bath. Bake at 325°F (160°C) for 35–40 minutes until set but slightly jiggly.
- Chill: Cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
- Brûlée and Serve: Sprinkle brown sugar on top and caramelize with a torch until crisp. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Roast, don’t boil: Roasting intensifies the flavor and keeps texture smooth.
- Strain the custard: Guarantees a silky, restaurant-quality texture.
- Caramelize last-minute: For the perfect crunch before serving.
- Make ahead: Chill the custard up to 2 days in advance and brûlée before serving.
- Variations: Add matcha for a green tea twist or coconut cream for a dairy-free option.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: Japanese-French Fusion
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 60mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 160mg
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