BIG SWEET POTATO FLAN

Big Sweet Potato Flan image

Guests are always delighted to see this creamy custard on the dessert table at holiday dinners. I've used squash instead with equally outstanding results.-Deirdre Cox, Kansas City, Missouri

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h20m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 large sweet potato, peeled and cubed
1-1/4 cups sugar, divided
2-1/2 cups evaporated milk
5 large eggs
2 large egg yolks
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
1 tablespoon sugar
1/4 teaspoon grated orange zest

Steps:

Place sweet potato in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes or until tender. Drain. Place potato in a food processor; cover and process until smooth. Set aside., Grease a 9-in. cake pan; set aside. In a small heavy skillet over medium-low heat, cook 1/2 cup sugar until it begins to melt. Gently drag melted sugar to the center of pan so sugar melts evenly. Cook, without stirring, until sugar is dark reddish brown, about 15 minutes. Quickly pour into prepared pan., In a small saucepan, heat milk until bubbles form around sides of pan. In a small bowl, whisk the eggs, egg yolks, cinnamon, salt, pureed sweet potato and remaining sugar. Remove milk from the heat; stir a small amount of hot milk into egg mixture. Return all to the pan, stirring constantly. Stir in vanilla. Pour over caramelized sugar., Place cake pan in a large baking pan; add 1 in. of boiling water to larger pan. Bake, uncovered, at 350° for 40-45 minutes or until center is just set (mixture will jiggle). Remove cake pan from water bath; cool for 1 hour. Cover and refrigerate overnight., In a small bowl, beat cream until soft peaks form. Add sugar and orange zest; beat until stiff peaks form. To serve flan, run knife around edge of pan. Invert flan onto a serving plate; serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 366 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 229mg cholesterol, Sodium 203mg sodium, Carbohydrate 48g carbohydrate (43g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 10g protein.