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A dish of sweet potato souffle on a table.

Fluffy Sweet Potato Soufflé

Looking for dessert recipes or a side dish? This sweet potato soufflé ticks all the boxes. The nut streusel topping finishes it beautifully.
Prep Time:10 minutes
Cook Time:35 minutes
Total Time:45 minutes
Servings:9 servings

Ingredients

  • ½ cup milk
  • cup unsalted butter melted
  • 3 cups sweet potatoes cooked and mashed
  • 1 cup nuts chopped
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup brown sugar packed
  • cup unsalted butter softened
  • cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 ⅓ eggs
  • 1 cup flaked coconut
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Combine together ⅓ cup soft butter, mashed potatoes, ¾ cup white sugar, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, ½ cup milk, and beaten eggs. Spoon into a baking dish.
  • In a separate bowl, combine together ⅓ cup melted butter, 1 cup packed brown sugar, ⅓ cup all-purpose flour, 1 cup flaked coconut, and 1 cup chopped nuts. Sprinkle over the potato mixture.
  • Bake in a preheated oven at 350 F for around 30 to 35 minutes.
  • Serve right away!

Notes

  • Make a batch of this tasty soufflé. It freezes well in portions and you can thaw it when you need a side dish or a dessert!
  • Although I’m a huge coconut fan and use it in everything from smoothies to coconut pudding, I know it's not everyone's cup of tea, so just leave it out if you aren't a fan.
  • If you’re making this for Thanksgiving, you might want to add some mini marshmallows as well as the coconut. I know not everyone loves these, but sometimes it's nice to be festive!
  • You can use canned yams to save time, though this recipe will taste far better if you use fresh sweet potatoes and take the time to cook and mash them first.
  • This recipe merely specifies chopped nuts for the streusel, leaving the nuts up to you. You can omit them if you’d prefer or use pecans, almonds, or walnuts to make your chopped nut mix.
  • The all-purpose flour in this recipe can be swapped for a gluten-free variety. Use one with a 1:1 ratio that includes a binding agent to ensure the texture stays as it should.

Nutrition

Calories: 516kcal | Carbohydrates: 60g | Protein: 7g | Fat: 30g | Saturated Fat: 16g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 179mg | Potassium: 367mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 44g | Vitamin A: 6793IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 73mg | Iron: 2mg