All-Time Favorite Sweet Potato Pudding
This all-time favorite sweet potato pudding is a creamy, warmly spiced dessert made with canned or fresh sweet potatoes. With brown sugar, cinnamon, and a custard-like texture, it’s perfect for holidays or cozy everyday comfort.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dessert, Side Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 (29-ounce) can sweet potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 teaspoons lemon juice
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 °F (175 °C) and grease a 1½-quart baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potatoes and eggs. Beat with an electric mixer until smooth and well blended.
- Add brown sugar, milk, melted butter, lemon juice, ginger, cloves, cinnamon, and salt. Beat until the mixture is smooth and uniform.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until heated through and the top is lightly browned.
- Let cool slightly before serving. Serve warm or chilled as desired.
Notes
- Use fresh mashed sweet potatoes instead of canned for a more rustic texture.
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Try a splash of vanilla extract or a pinch of nutmeg for more depth.
- Top with mini marshmallows or a streusel topping for extra sweetness.
- Substitute non-dairy milk and plant-based butter for a dairy-free version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of recipe
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 270mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
