Dessert for 8
Sweet Potato Soufflé
Bake sweet potatoes, mix them with eggs and warm spices, then bake the smooth filling until puffed and firm.
$3.93for 4 servings
$0.98 per serving$3.93 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
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- 105 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 8servings as written
- $typical cost tier
AmericanVegetarianGluten-freeBudgetDessertsFall
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Sweet potatoes$1.29/lb typical | 1 lb | $1.29Typical price |
| Butter$0.40/oz typical | 3 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Eggs$0.30 each typical | 4 | $1.20Typical price |
| Heavy cream$0.22/oz typical | 8.25 oz | $1.83Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.86 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Syrups, molasses, powdered sugarDried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsCornstarch, vanilla, yeast, cocoaSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb sweet potatoes
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter
- 4 eggs
- 1 cup light brown sugar
- 1 cup half and half
- 1 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp cornstarch
- 1/2 teasoon kosher salt
Steps
- Bake the sweet potato on a baking sheet at 400 F for 45 to 50 minutes, until tender.
- Cool the potato for 10 minutes, scoop out the flesh, and mash it smoothly.
- Melt the butter and mix it with the sweet potato, eggs, brown sugar, half and half, nutmeg, cinnamon, cornstarch, and salt.
- Pour the mixture into a buttered 2-quart soufflé dish.
- Bake at 350 F for 35 to 40 minutes, until puffed, firm, and fully cooked.
Swaps
- Heavy cream for Evaporated or condensed milkabout $0.08/oz less at typical prices
- Butter for Margarine and vegan butterabout $0.15/oz less at typical prices
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