Apples and pumpkins get ALL the glory come fall, but dont forget about the humble sweet potato too. If youve mainly had these orange root veggies in savory dishes, let us introduce you to our favorite 25 sweet recipes that let the super spuds natural sweet flavors shine. Dont worry—its not all casseroles and pies, either.
When you think of the quintessential sweet potato dessert, we bet you imagine sweet potato pie, right? It’s a Thanksgiving classic, so much so that it often gets relegated to only being served that one day. We think that’s a shame, so we’ve taken those flavors and turned them into everything from sweet potato cookies to sweet potato cupcakes so you can enjoy them all fall long.
Got a fall birthday to celebrate? Make our sweet potato cake or cheesecake. Looking for something to share with a crowd? Got friends on special diets? Try our vegan and gluten-free sweet potato pie (don’t skip that coconut whipped cream—it’s the best). You could even turn those flavors into a drink, like our sweet potato pie cocktail—it might just edge out the PSL as your new fave fall beverage. Look, sweet potato casserole is technically a side dish, but we think it’s sweet enough to enjoy as dessert too. We’ve got lots of options for you, whether youre a fan of marshmallows on top or not.
Forget sweet potato casserole. Forget pumpkin spice lattes. These sweet potato cookies are our new fall staple. Once you taste their maple glaze, youll understand why.
This silky smooth sweet potato pudding is a lighter, simplified cousin of sweet potato casserole without the topping or crust. Its essentially the filling of sweet potato pie with an optional whipped cream or marshmallow fluff topping. No crust or crimping fuss required!
With this forever favorite recipe, we’re bringing sweet potato pie into the spotlight and making her shine. Mounds of roasted sweet potato combine with dark brown sugar, vanilla, and spices inside a golden flaky crust for a pie that rivals all other contenders.
What makes this sweet potato cake so completely irresistible? We think its the frosting. Its got a super-fun secret ingredient—marshmallow fluff! Sweet potato casserole lovers will FLIP.
This quick bread is drizzled with a thick icing and spiced to perfection with cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, allspice, and cloves (though you can substitute 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice as a shortcut). Its as good for dessert as it is for a decadent breakfast.
Sweet potato adds a nuttiness and earthy sweetness that takes a normal cheesecake to another, more festive level. Add that to a gingersnap cookie crust, and youve got a spice-filled autumnal twist on a classic we bet youll make again and again this fall.
Sweet potatoes want to be more than just a marshmallow-topped casserole, and we dont blame them. Boiling them in a mixture of water, sugar, vanilla, and spices infuses them with a ton of flavor, making them just as good as their summer desserts counterparts, like peach or blackberry cobbler.
Forget sweet potato casserole or sweet potato pie! This reduced-sugar side is still sweet enough to be a dessert, and its going to be your new go-to sweet potato dish. Low-calorie brown sugar and chopped pecans transform roasted sweet potatoes into a sweetly decadent side dish.
Sweet Potato Marshmallow Bars
Lets face it, sweet potato casserole is basically dessert anyway. These bars with a marshmallow topping take that even further and turn it into an easily shareable dessert worthy of any fall celebration.
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Ruth’s Chris Sweet Potato Casserole
Ruth’s Chris Steakhouse prepares their killer casserole with layers of mashed, soufflé-like sweet potato, which then gets topped with a crunchy, sweet brown sugar and pecan crust and baked into a winning combo. Pssst: You can turn this into dessert with a scoop of vanilla ice cream!
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Though candied yams might be known as a holiday side, theyre sweet enough to be a dessert all on their own! Our version gets an added kick from bourbon—we think once you try them, you might never want yams without it.
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I wish I knew this Sweet Potato recipe earlier, kids love it too
FAQ
What is the best way to eat sweet potatoes?
How do you eat raw sweet potatoes?
Do you eat sweet potato pie hot or cold?
What can I put on sweet potatoes besides butter?
How do you make a dessert sweet potato?
This dessert sweet potato couldn’t get any easier to make and only requires a few simple steps: Prep your potato – Pierce sweet potato several times with a fork – I usually do 4-8 holes depending on how big the potato is. Bake – Place the sweet potato on a rimmed baking sheet lined with foil.
What is the best way to cook sweet potatoes for nutritional value?
Boiling sweet potatoes retains more beta-carotene and makes the nutrient more absorbable than other cooking methods such as baking or frying. However, boiling potatoes can lower their nutritional content like vitamin C and B vitamins if they are boiled without skin. Boiling them with skin can save nutrients that may lost in cooking water. Try to use minimal water like with steaming for maximum nutritional value.
What to do with sweet potatoes?
Turn nutrient-rich sweet potatoes into a satisfyingly sweet dessert! Just bake and stuff with your favorite toppings. This particular dessert baked sweet potato is loaded with toasted coconut, coconut butter, cinnamon, almond butter, pecans and dark chocolate. Vegan, gluten-free and paleo-friendly.
What to eat with roasted sweet potatoes?
Get the Sweet Potato Cobbler recipe. Forget sweet potato casserole or sweet potato pie! This reduced-sugar side is still sweet enough to be a dessert, and it’s going to be your new go-to sweet potato dish. Low-calorie brown sugar and chopped pecans transform roasted sweet potatoes into a sweetly decadent side dish.