Fluffy Sweet Potato Souffle Recipe
This Fluffy Sweet Potato Souffle Recipe is light and creamy. It melts in your mouth. The sweetness is gentle and comforting. Perfect for family dinners or holiday meals.
Ingredients
For the Souffle:
- 4 large sweet potatoes peeled and cubed
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp salt
For the Topping:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Boil sweet potatoes until tender, about 15 minutes.
- Drain and mash sweet potatoes in a bowl.
- Add milk, butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and salt.
- Mix until smooth and fluffy using a whisk or mixer.
- Transfer mixture to a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, melted butter, and pecans.
- Sprinkle topping evenly over sweet potato mixture.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden and set.
- Remove from oven and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Use fresh sweet potatoes for best flavor.
- Don’t overmix, or souffle may collapse.
- Butter the baking dish well to prevent sticking.
- Let souffle cool slightly before serving.
- Add pecans for crunch or skip for softness.
- Use a fork to check tenderness before baking.