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sweet potato chai dessert

Sweet Potato Chai Pudding with Pecan Crust

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Resting Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 40 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 6 servings

Equipment

  • 1 Blender
  • 1 Saucepan
  • 1 Mixing bowl
  • 1 Whisk
  • 1 Baking dish
  • 1 Oven

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cup mashed sweet potatoes
  • 1 cup coconut milk
  • 1/2 cup maple syrup
  • 2 teaspoon chai spice blend
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup pecans finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoon coconut oil melted
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • In a mixing bowl, combine the chopped pecans, melted coconut oil, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  • Press the pecan mixture into the bottom of a baking dish to form the crust.
  • Bake the crust in the oven for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  • In a blender, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, coconut milk, maple syrup, chai spice blend, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Blend until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
  • Pour the sweet potato mixture over the cooled pecan crust in the baking dish.
  • Bake in the oven for 40 minutes, or until the pudding is set.
  • Let the pudding rest for 30 minutes before serving.

Notes

For best results, ensure that the sweet potatoes are thoroughly mashed to avoid lumps in the pudding. Additionally, you can adjust the sweetness by modifying the amount of maple syrup according to your preference. If you prefer a firmer pudding, let it rest longer before serving.
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