Sweet Potato Casserole Dessert
This comforting Sweet Potato Casserole Dessert is rich, creamy, and topped with a crunchy pecan streusel. It’s a perfect balance of sweet and nutty, making it a favorite for holiday dinners, family gatherings, or any time you’re craving something cozy and indulgent.
Ingredients
For the Sweet Potato Base
4 ½ cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes
1 cup white sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted
1/3 cup milk
2 eggs, beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Streusel Topping
1 cup light brown sugar
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup butter
1 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
Step 1: Preheat and Prepare
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish and set aside.
Step 2: Make the Sweet Potato Mixture
In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, white sugar, melted butter, milk, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Mix until smooth and well blended.
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
Step 3: Make the Streusel Topping
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and flour.
Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture becomes crumbly.
Stir in chopped pecans.
Step 4: Assemble and Bake
Sprinkle the pecan streusel topping evenly over the sweet potato mixture.
Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the filling is set.
Step 5: Serve
Let cool slightly before serving. This dish is best served warm as a dessert or sweet side dish.
- Pro Tip
For extra flavor, add a pinch of cinnamon or nutmeg to the sweet potato mixture. You can also add mini marshmallows to the topping for a classic twist!
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