SWEET POTATO PUDDING WITH PECAN AND GINGERSNAP TOPPING

facebook share image   twitter share image   pinterest share image   E-Mail share image



Sweet Potato Pudding with Pecan and Gingersnap Topping image

Provided by Diane Rossen Worthington

Categories     Mixer     Side     Bake     Christmas     Thanksgiving     Vegetarian     High Fiber     Pecan     Sweet Potato/Yam     Fall     Bon Appétit     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 12 servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Topping:
3/4 cup coarsely chopped gingersnaps
1/2 cup toasted pecans, coarsely chopped
1/4 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) chilled unsalted butter, cut into 1/4-inch cubes
Pudding:
3 pounds red-skinned sweet potatoes (yams; about 3 large), scrubbed
3/4 cup half and half
1/2 cup orange juice
2 tablespoons (1/4 stick) unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons (packed) dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons orange marmalade
1 3/4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
4 large egg yolks
5 large egg whites
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar

Steps:

  • For topping:
  • Toss first 4 ingredients in medium bowl. Add butter; using fingertips, rub in until well blended. Cover; chill. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Keep chilled.
  • For pudding:
  • Preheat oven to 400°F. Roast potatoes on baking sheet until tender, 45 to 60 minutes. Cool. Cut in half lengthwise. Scoop flesh into bowl; mash. Transfer 4 cups potatoes to large bowl. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before continuing.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2- inch baking dish. Add half and half and next 5 ingredients to potatoes. Using mixer, beat on low speed until blended. Season with salt and pepper. Add yolks 1 at a time, blending after each addition. Using clean dry beaters, beat whites in another large bowl until foamy. Add salt and cream of tartar. Beat until peaks form. Fold whites into potatoes; spoon into dish. Sprinkle with topping.
  • Bake pudding until puffed and brown, about 45 minutes. Serve immediately.

curry
curry82@yahoo.com

This pudding is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Shafqat Sheri
s62@hotmail.com

I've made this pudding several times now and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ashley Bashlee
bashlee_a@hotmail.com

This pudding is easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love that it can be served warm or cold. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Sm Souon77
s@hotmail.fr

I love this pudding! It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and the topping is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


HUZAIFAISLAM 497
4_huzaifaislam@gmail.com

This pudding is the perfect comfort food. It's warm, creamy, and flavorful. The topping is the perfect finishing touch. I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Loren Scott
loren.s@aol.com

I made this pudding for a party and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like sweet potatoes. The pudding was creamy and flavorful, and the topping was the perfect finishing touch.


JANE William
w.j@yahoo.com

This pudding is a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love that it can be served warm or cold.


Abdullah Ashraf
a.abdullah41@gmail.com

I've made this pudding several times now and it's always a favorite. It's the perfect combination of sweet and savory, and the topping is the perfect finishing touch. I highly recommend this recipe.


Ansa Mahjabeen
m-a43@gmail.com

This pudding is so easy to make and it always turns out delicious. I love that I can use ingredients that I already have on hand. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone who loves sweet potato dishes.


KB education
ke94@hotmail.fr

I made this pudding for a potluck and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even the people who don't usually like sweet potato dishes. The pudding was creamy and flavorful, and the topping was the perfect finishing touch.


justy Justy
justy_justy12@yahoo.com

I followed the recipe exactly and the pudding turned out perfectly! It was creamy and flavorful, and the topping was perfectly crunchy. I will definitely be making this again.


Vvvggfg Khan
v-k@gmail.com

This pudding was a bit too sweet for my taste, but I think that's just a personal preference. The texture was great and the topping was delicious. I would recommend trying this recipe if you like sweet potato dishes.


Anto Alik
a.anto@aol.com

I wasn't sure how I would like this pudding, but I was pleasantly surprised! The sweet potatoes give it a unique flavor and texture, and the topping is sweet and crunchy. I would definitely make this again.


ggiggi gglggl
gglggl@gmail.com

This pudding is absolutely divine! The sweet potatoes are perfectly cooked and the pecan and gingersnap topping is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Haseeb Maher
haseeb-m44@yahoo.com

I've made this pudding several times now and it's always a crowd-pleaser. It's easy to make and always turns out delicious. I love that it can be made ahead of time, which makes it perfect for busy weeknights.


Ajit Kumal
ka17@hotmail.fr

I made this pudding for Thanksgiving dinner and it was a huge hit! Everyone loved it, even my picky uncle. The pudding was creamy and flavorful, and the topping was perfectly crunchy. I highly recommend this recipe.


Justina Charity
charity-j86@yahoo.com

This sweet potato pudding was a real treat! The combination of sweet potatoes, pecans, and gingersnaps was perfect, and the pudding was just the right amount of sweet. I'll definitely be making this again.