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Whipped Sweet Potato Praline: A Thanksgiving Favorite

This whipped sweet potato praline is a rich and creamy side dish inspired by Steak 48—perfect for Thanksgiving! Topped with a crunchy pecan praline, it’s the perfect balance of sweet and savory.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Additional Time 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Servings 6 servings
Author natasha

Ingredients

For praline crumble

  • 1/2 stick butter
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup all purpose flour

For sweet potato

  • 2 lbs sweet potato peeled
  • 1 tbsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone
  • 1/2 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 cup sugar

Instructions

Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F.
  • Peel and chop the sweet potatoes into even-sized chunks. Place the sweet potatoes in a large pot of salted water and bring to a boil over medium-high heat.
  • Cook the sweet potatoes until they are fork-tender, about 15-20 minutes.
  • Drain the potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

2. Whip the Sweet Potatoes:

  • Using a hand mixer or stand mixer, whip the sweet potatoes until smooth.
  • Add in the vanilla extract, mascarpone, cinnamon, nutmeg, and sugar. Mix until all the ingredients are fully incorporated and the sweet potatoes are light and fluffy. Taste and adjust the sweetness or seasoning as desired.
  • Spread the whipped sweet potatoes into an even layer in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.

3. Make the Praline Crumble Topping:

  • In a separate bowl, combine the 1/2 stick of softened butter, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and all-purpose flour.
  • Using a fork or your fingers, mix until the ingredients form a coarse, crumbly texture and the butter is evenly distributed. The mixture should look like a sandy crumble.

4. Assemble and Bake:

  • Sprinkle the praline crumble topping evenly over the whipped sweet potatoes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the edges of the sweet potatoes are bubbly.

5. Serve and Enjoy:

  • Let the dish cool for a few minutes before serving. This sweet and savory whipped sweet potato praline is perfect as a Thanksgiving side dish or a special addition to your holiday table.