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A bowl of sweet potatoes with am antique cast iron serving spoon.
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5 from 3 votes

Maple-Mascarpone Whipped Sweet Potatoes

These decadent whipped sweet potatoes are seasoned simply with maple syrup, and mascarpone cheese, and can be made ahead of time and reheated when you’re ready to serve.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time45 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American
Servings: 8
Calories: 345kcal
Author: Leigh Anderson

Ingredients

  • 4 pounds sweet potatoes medium/large
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter room temperature
  • 1/2 cup mascarpone cheese or cream cheese
  • 1/3 cup maple syrup
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg optional
  • kosher salt

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 375°. Poke the sweet potatoes several times with a fork or pairing knife then place them on a parchment-lined baking tray and roast until a knife inserted into the thickest part of the potato meets no resistance, about 1 hour. Remove from the oven and set aside until cool enough to handle.
  • Peel the sweet potatoes and discard skins. Add the flesh to the base of a food processor, along with the mascarpone, nutmeg, maple syrup and a generous pinch of salt. Pulse all of the ingredients together until smooth. Alternatively– use a handheld mixer or immersion blender to whip the potatoes until smooth and fluffy, about 2 minutes.
  • Taste and season the sweet potatoes with additional salt as needed. As long as they're still nice and hot they can be transferred to a bowl and served right away. If they have cooled down during the whipping process, then transfer them to a pot and warm them over medium/low heat, stirring frequently, until hot.

Notes

Ingredient Notes and Substitutions:
  • Sweet Potatoes: Beauregard, Red Garnet and Jewel are the most commonly found sweet potatoes at the market. Any of these would be just fine for this recipe. 

  • Maple Syrup: Brown sugar, honey or agave will all work in place of maple syrup.
  • Mascarpone: Cream cheese is a perfect 1-2 substitute for mascarpone. It's much cheaper too!
 
Storing and Re-heating Leftovers:
  • Leftovers can be stored in a shallow, airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. Reheat on the stove or in the microwave.

Nutrition

Calories: 345kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 134mg | Potassium: 797mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 32548IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 104mg | Iron: 1mg