Adaptable to either sweet or savory dishes, sweet potatoes may be one of the most commonly found ingredients on dinner tables across the United States during the holiday season. If you’re looking for a new delicious dessert to brighten your holiday, try this sweet treat from Chef Alfred Julian. And learn more about sweet potatoes, our featured ingredient of the month, from Registered Dietitian Olivia Hutchinson.
Sweet Potato Crisp with Gluten-Free Maple Oat Streusel
Ingredients:
Sweet Potato Filling
- 3 sweet potatoes, peeled, roasted, and mashed
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon salt-free butter, melted
- Pinch of allspice
- Pinch of ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup granulated stevia sweetener
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ½ cup half and half
Maple Oat Streusel
- ¼ cup pecans, finely crushed
- ½ cup whole oats
- 4 tablespoons butter, softened
- 4 tablespoons granulated stevia sweetener
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon fine salt
Optional Ingredients:
- Fresh orange zest
- Vanilla bean ice cream
Sweet Potato Filling
Directions:
Preheat the oven to 350° F. Lightly grease a 9x9 glass baking dish. In a large mixing bowl, mix together stevia, salt, ginger, and allspice. Whisk in egg and butter, then add potatoes, vanilla extract, and half and half. Blend until smooth. Spread the mixture evenly into the baking dish.
Maple Oat Streusel
Directions:
Mix stevia, cinnamon, and salt together in a small bowl, then stir in pecans and oats. Mix the dry ingredients well. Add butter and maple syrup and stir.
Crumble streusel topping over the prepared sweet potato filling. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the streusel is toasted. For a special touch, garnish with a small scoop of vanilla bean ice cream and fresh orange zest.
Note: The streusel topping should be crumbly. If needed, add additional butter, one teaspoon at a time, to create the desired texture.
Special Note from the Chef: Recipes are gluten-free. For gluten allergies, please check all processed food items for gluten-free facility processing.