Sweet Potato Brulee

Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Roast the sweet potatoes until cooked.
  2. 2Cut the top of the sweet potato and scrape out a little of the flesh to create a container for the custard.
  3. 3For the custard, mix cornstarch, granulated sugar, egg yolk, vanilla, and salt until blended.
  4. 4Pour in the milk and stir until blended.
  5. 5Cook the custard on a small fire, stirring continuously until it thickens to a blep-blep consistency.
  6. 6Wait until the custard is no longer hot before using.
  7. 7Lightly soften the custard and pour it onto the prepared sweet potatoes.
  8. 8Add more custard if you prefer it creamier.
  9. 9Sprinkle sugar on top of the custard.
  10. 10Burn the sugar until it becomes brulee.
  11. 11Wait for the caramel to set.

Ingredients

  • sweet potato
  • cornstarch
  • granulated sugar
  • egg yolk
  • vanilla
  • salt
  • milk

Equipment

ovensmall potburner

Tips

  • Use Cilembu sweet potatoes for the most similar texture.
  • Make the custard less thick than usual to avoid it being too rich.
  • Wait for the caramel to set after brûléeing.