Japanese Sweet Potato Dessert

Japanese sweet potato dessert is made with mashed up ‘satsumaimo’ (Japanese sweet potato) that is loaded with natural sweetness. They are buttery smooth, perfectly sweet and easy to make with minimum ingredients.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 35

Total Time 45

Course Dessert

Cuisine Japanese

Servings pieces

Calories 60 kcal

Ingredients

20 ounces Japanese sweet potato peeled and cut into 1 inch cubes
⅓ cup organic cane sugar
3 tablespoons dairy-free butter salted
3 tablespoons oat milk or any dairy-free milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 egg yolk

Toppings

1 egg yolk whisked
½ teaspoon black sesame

Instructions

Place the sweet potato cubes in a deep saucepan and cover with water. Boil for 12-15 minutes or until fork tender.
Drain the potatoes well using a strainer, and put them back in the saucepan.
Mash the potatoes well inside the saucepan using a masher (recommended) or a wooden spatula.
Cook off the excess moisture over medium heat for 3 minutes. Stir constantly with a spatula.
Add in the sugar, butter, milk, and vanilla extract. Mix well. Turn off the heat when everything is combined.
Add in one egg yolk and mix well. Let the mix cool until it’s cool enough to touch. Preheat the oven to 400°F / 204°C.
Roll the mix into 20 balls and flatten the surface. Place them on a lined baking sheet. Brush the top with whisked egg yolk, then sprinkle black sesame on each of them.
Bake for 15 minutes or until the top browns slightly.

Notes

If your butter does not contain salt, add ⅛ teaspoon salt to the mixture.

The weight of the sweet potato in the recipe does not include the skin.

Wet your hands slightly to prevent the sweet potato mix sticking to your hands.

During the mashing process, mash well if you want a smoother texture and less if you like a chunkier texture.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 60kcalCarbohydrates: 9gProtein: 1gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 19mgSodium: 31mgPotassium: 99mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 4053IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 0.3mg

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