Boniatillo (sweet Potato Paste) Recipe
Yield: 6 ServingsRecipe by luhu.jp
Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs: Cuban white sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into
lg Chunks,
2 cup: Water,
2 cup: Sugar,
1 each: Cinnamon stick,
Peel of 1 lime, white pith removed
3 large: Egg yolks, lightly beaten
1/4 cup: Dry sherry,
Ground cinnamon for garnish,
1 each: In a large saucepan over medium heat, boil the potatoes in lightly
Directions:
salted water to cover until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the
potatoes and puree them in a blender or food processor fitted with a
steel blade. 2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the water,
sugar, cinnamon, and lime peel, stirring constantly, until the syrup
reaches the soft-ball stage (250 degrees), on a candy thermometer,
about 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, carefully remove the
cinnamon and lime peel, add the pureed potatoes, and cook 6 to 8
minutes, stirring constantly, until the paste is thoroughly blended.
3. Remove from the heat, add the egg yolks, and mix well. Return to
low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the
heat, mix in the sherry, and allow the paste to cool at room
temperature 10 to 15 minutes. 4. Transfer the mixture to a serving
bowl or individual dessert dishes, cover, and refrigerate at least 2
hours. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve cold. Makes 6 to 8 servings
BONIATILLO Sweet Potato Paste
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potatoes and puree them in a blender or food processor fitted with a
steel blade. 2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the water,
sugar, cinnamon, and lime peel, stirring constantly, until the syrup
reaches the soft-ball stage (250 degrees), on a candy thermometer,
about 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, carefully remove the
cinnamon and lime peel, add the pureed potatoes, and cook 6 to 8
minutes, stirring constantly, until the paste is thoroughly blended.
3. Remove from the heat, add the egg yolks, and mix well. Return to
low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the
heat, mix in the sherry, and allow the paste to cool at room
temperature 10 to 15 minutes. 4. Transfer the mixture to a serving
bowl or individual dessert dishes, cover, and refrigerate at least 2
hours. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve cold. Makes 6 to 8 servings
BONIATILLO Sweet Potato Paste
Source from luhu.jp