TAHITIAN SWEET POTATO CREAM

Tahitian Sweet Potato Cream image

Provided by Marlitt

Categories Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

2 lbs sweet potatoes
1 vanilla bean
5 ounces sugar
8 fluid ounces water or 8 fluid ounces milk, lukewarm

Steps:

1. Wash the potatoes, place (unpeeled) in a large saucepan of lightly sugared water, bring to the boil then cook for 30 to 40 minutes or until they are very well cooked when the skin will break and loosen.
2. Drain well, peel then place in a large mixing bowl together with the sugar and the vanilla seeds .
3. Begin by mashing with a fork or potato masher, adding a little of the water or milk, then add the sugar and beat with a wooden spoon, adding more water or milk to give a thickish puree . Add more sugar according to taste. Transfer to glasses or cups and chill well before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 221.6, Fat 0.1, Sodium 84.7, Carbohydrate 54.1, Fiber 4.5, Sugar 29.9, Protein 2.4