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Baked Sweet Potato Custard Pudding with Fruit Juice Caramel recipe
A silky baked sweet potato custard with a gently set, creamy texture and a glossy fruit juice caramel. Sweet, comforting and warmly spiced in flavour, it makes a lovely pudding served warm or chilled.
70 min · Medium · British Jump to method
Ingredients
- 500g Sweet Potato
- 3 Egg
- 300ml Milk
- 150ml Fruit Juice
- 100ml Orange Juice
- 40g Caster Sugar
- 1 tbsp Cornflour
- 20g Butter
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 tsp Orange Zest
| Nutrition | Per serving |
|---|---|
| Calories | 184 kcal |
| Protein | 6.9 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.4 g |
| Fat | 5.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.9 g |
| Fibre | 2.9 g |
| Sugar | 17.8 g |
| Sodium | 58 mg |
Why this works
Moderate-calorie dessert with some protein and fibre from sweet potato and egg, but relatively high in sugar for a pudding.
Beta-carotene from sweet potato. Sweet potato provides beta-carotene, which supports vitamin A status and contributes to the pudding’s orange colour.
Protein and B vitamins from egg and milk. Eggs and milk add protein, vitamin B12 and riboflavin, helping make this more filling than many desserts.
Added sugar and juice-based sweetness. Caster sugar plus fruit and orange juice raise the free sugar content, so it is best enjoyed as an occasional treat.
Method
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (Fan 160°C, 356°F, Gas Mark 4). Lightly grease a baking dish or six small ramekins.
- Peel and dice the sweet potatoes, then steam or boil until very tender. Drain well and mash until smooth.
- In a saucepan, simmer the fruit juice and orange juice over a medium heat until reduced and syrupy. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Whisk the eggs with the milk in a large bowl until combined, then stir in the sweet potato purée until smooth. If using, add a little caster sugar for a sweeter pudding.
- Pour the custard mixture into the prepared dish or ramekins. Set the dish in a roasting tin and add enough hot water to come halfway up the sides.
- Bake for 35–45 minutes, until the custard is just set with a slight wobble in the centre.
- Warm the fruit juice caramel briefly if needed, then spoon over the pudding before serving.
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