Try this unique flan with its smooth texture,
sweet potato flavor and rich caramel sauce, you won't be disappointed.
Spiced Sweet Potato
Flan
- 3 tablespoons butter
- 1/3 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 cup sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed
- 5 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups undiluted evaporated milk
- 1/3 cup water
- Melt butter in a 9-inch round layer cake
pan. Add brown sugar; spread evenly on bottom of pan.
- Combine granulated sugar, salt, cinnamon
and cloves. Add sweet potatoes and eggs and mix well. Stir in
vanilla, milk and water. Mix well and turn into caramel coated
9-inch, round layer cake pan. Place in a pan of hot water.
- Bake in a preheated oven (350°F / 175°F) for 1 1/4 hours or until knife inserted in center
comes out clean. Cool and chill.
- To serve, run a spatula around sides of
pan. Turn out on a serving plate. Top with heavy cream whipped
with sugar, if desired.
Makes 6 to 8 servings.
Recipe provided courtesy of North Carolina Sweetpotato Commission.
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