Cuban Boniatillo (sweet Potato Paste Dessert) |
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Prep Time: 45 Minutes Cook Time: 120 Minutes |
Ready In: 165 Minutes Servings: 8 |
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This very sweet little dessert is made from the Cuban sweet potato called a boniato. There really is no substitution, but if you are feeling brave a white sweet potato might be OK. You can find boniato in Latin grocery stores. This is really sweet, and is served in small doses. We like it after a garlicy meal, such as Cuban Roast Pork and Mojo Crillio, served with little cups of strong espresso. This is not a typical America dessert – it’s not chocolate cake, not a hot fudge sundae – so be ready for something new - its an adventure! Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs cuban white sweet potatoes |
1 teaspoon salt |
2 cups water |
2 cups sugar |
1 cinnamon stick (about 2 inches or longer) |
1 lime peel, of no pith, just the green part, use a vegetable peeler |
3 large egg yolks, lightly beaten |
1/4 cup dry sherry (i donÂ’t use this, instead, i use vanilla) |
2 teaspoons vanilla (see above) (optional) |
1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional) |
ground cinnamon (to garnish) |
Directions:
1. Place the cubed potatoes in a large saucepan, cover with water and add 1 teaspoon salt – boil until tender, about 20 minutes.
2. Drain potatoes and puree in a food processor or blender.
3. Combine the 2 cups water, 2 cups sugar, lime peel and cinnamon stick in a large heavy saucepan.
4. Cook until it reaches the soft-ball stage (250 degrees) on a candy thermometer – about 15 minutes – stir frequently.
5. Reduce heat to low, carefully add potatoes cook and stir until smooth – about 6 to 8 minutes.
6. Remove from heat and add the egg yolks and mix well.
7. Return to low heat for 2 to 3 minutes stirring constantly.
8. Remove from the heat mix in either the sherry or the vanilla (NOT BOTH) Note: I like to add 1 teaspoon of cinnamon here, but it’s optional.
9. Allow the paste to cool at room temperature for about 10 to 15 minutes.
10. Transfer to a serving bowl or individual dishes and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
11. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve cold.
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