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Sweet potato souffle inside of a square casserole dish with a serving spoon inside of it.
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5 from 3 votes

Sweet Potato Soufflé with Pecans

Light, fluffy, and perfectly sweet - this Sweet Potato Soufflé with Pecans is a holiday favorite! Creamy mashed sweet potatoes are topped with a buttery brown sugar-pecan crumble for a cozy Thanksgiving side.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 30 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 314kcal
Author: Mike Cleavenger

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds yams peeled, cut into pieces
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 4 whole eggs
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 3 tablespoons flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon coconut extract
  • 1 teaspoon almond extract

Pecan Topping

Instructions

  • Peel and dice sweet potatoes into large chunks. Boil in water for 30-40 mininutes, or until fork tender.
  • In a bowl, mix chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Set aside.
  • Drain potatoes and beat with butter in a stand mixer until smooth and creamy. Add in sugar, eggs (1 at a time), milk, salt, flour, baking soda, and extracts. Beat on medium-speed for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.
  • Transfer mixture to a large ramekin or casserole dish and smooth the top with an offset spatula.
  • Sprinkle pecan topping evenly over the surface. Bake at 350℉ (175°C) for 1 hour, or until golden brown and puffed. Cook for 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

  • Make-ahead - Make this recipe earlier in the holiday season (before the business begins), double-plastic wrap the casserole dish, and place pecan topping into a small ziplock bag, and freeze.
  • Freeze - Make sure to wrap your large ramekin or casserole dish 2-3 times with plastic wrap to avoid freezer burn. You can freeze this souffle for 3-4 months.
  • Thaw - Transfer to refrigerator 24 hours before baking, so it has time to thaw. Sprinkle with topping and bake.
  • Portioning Souffle - This recipe makes 1 large sweet potato souffle or you can divide them into 2 medium-sized ramekins.

Nutrition

Calories: 314kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 58mg | Sodium: 138mg | Potassium: 996mg | Fiber: 5g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 422IU | Vitamin C: 19mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg