Bruleed Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Creme

These Brûléed Sweet Potatoes are such a little treat, y’all. Traditional sweet potatoes are halved and baked until fork-tender, then the flesh is combined with spices, butter, and more. The filling is put back into the sweet potato skins and finished with sugar for the perfect brûlée effect. Top them with a bit of marshmallow crème and torch once more for the dreamiest side item, snack, or dessert!

The rate at which I love sweet potatoes, whew. They’re one of my favorite potatoes, and I’m always trying to find new ways to consume them. I first made these bruleed sweetie p’s last fall, and they have been such a huge hit. I knew that I had to get them up on the site for you and make the recipe official.

Sweet potatoes are having quite the moment right now, and I’m glad to see them getting even more shine!

Bruleed Sweet Potatoes 🍠

Just like classic creme brulee, we’ll apply a slightly similar approach and technique with these bruleed sweet potatoes. Creamy and flavored sweet potato flesh topped with a sugary-crackle, hardened topping that’s torched. The sweet potato filling is well-spiced with notes of warming spices, brown sugar, a pop of citrus, and more.

If you’re entertaining, these sweet potatoes are such a fun little appetizer to have out on the table. They’re always a unique treat that makes folks curious as to what they’re all about, and they’re super easy to make.

Ingredients Needed For This Recipe:

(Note: the full ingredients list, including measurements, is provided in the recipe card directly below.)

• Sweet potatoes: Traditional sweetie p’s, mmm.
• Sugar: I use both brown sugar + granulated sugar.
• Cinnamon: It’s the perfect, warming spice.
• Salt: To provide balance.
• Butter: Just a touch for flavor and texture.
• Vanilla essence: Either paste or extract.
• Caster sugar: For torching, aka superfine sugar.
• & marshmallow creme: For the topping, it’s optional!

How To Make This Bruleed Sweet Potatoes Recipe:

(Note: please see the recipe card directly below for the complete written instructions.)

• Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• Bake the sweet potatoes for 45 minutes to 1 hour or until the potatoes are fork-tender.
• After baking, let the potatoes rest for a bit until they’re cool enough to handle. Then carefully slice each potato in half lengthwise.
• Gently scoop out the potato flesh (set the skins aside) & place them into a large bowl. Add the sugars, cinnamon, salt, butter, vanilla essence, and orange zest. Then use an electric hand mixer to beat the mixture until well combined and smooth.

Torch “Em Up! 🔥:

• Spoon the sweet potato mixture back into the potato skins & use the back of a spoon to smooth the top once you reach it.
• Place the filled sweet potatoes onto a platter & sprinkle the surface with caster/superfine sugar to coat. Then use a kitchen torch to brûlée them until the sugar is crisp. Feel free to sprinkle them with more sugar & repeat the torching process until the desired brûlée effect is achieved. You want a thick, sugary crust on each one.
• If you’d like, add a dollop of marshmallow crème to the top of the sweet potatoes & torch again to get it toasty. 
• Serve these bruleed sweet potatoes immediately…😛!

How To Serve These Sweet Potatoes:

These bruleed sweet potatoes are a delicious appetizer, side dish, general snack, or dessert that can be enjoyed no matter what. I love serving them anytime, no matter the occasion, but especially around the holidays. Think Easter, Juneteenth, Thanksgiving, Christmas, and everything in between!

I mean, can y’all imagine these sweet potatoes on the holiday table next to the collard greens, glazed ham, cornbread, and mac and cheese?!- whewww 🙌🏾

Let’s Talk Marshmallow Creme:

For the topping on these bruleed sweet potatoes, I use store-bought marshmallow creme…big fan of this one! You can source it in your local grocery stores or use marshmallow fluff as an easy substitute if needed!

Can I Microwave Sweet Potatoes?

Yes! Personally, I prefer baking my sweet potatoes, but you can microwave them if you’d like. Rinse and scrub the potatoes clean and pat dry. Then use a fork to prick them all over a few times to ventilate. Place the sweet potatoes on a microwave-safe plate/paper towel and microwave for 5 minutes, then turn them over and microwave once more for another 5 minutes. Check and make sure that they’re fork-tender. Note: larger potatoes will need to cook for longer, 1 minute more. Be mindful not to overcook!

I just love these Bruleed Sweet Potatoes so much! They’re super easy, full of flair, and a fun little snack/side to share. Be sure to tag @butterbeready in your BBR recipe creations, I sure love to see it when you do. Until next time! 🤟🏾

More apps & snacks:

• Fried Curry Chicken Wings
• Southern Deviled Eggs
• Baked Potato Wedges
• Crispy Catfish Nuggets
• Smoked Salmon Dip
• Cajun Boiled Peanuts

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Recipe by: Quin Liburd- Butter Be Ready

Photography by: Camera Eats First