Spiced Sweet Potato Pure with a Gingerbread Topping

Transform your holiday menu with the irresistible charm of Spiced Sweet Potato Purée with a Gingerbread Topping—a festive side dish that effortlessly blends cozy flavors with an elegant presentation. Creamy sweet potatoes are mashed to perfection with warming spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, then enriched with brown sugar and a hint of heavy cream for an ultra-smooth texture. Topped with a crunchy, buttery layer of crushed gingerbread cookies and chopped pecans, this dish adds a delightful mix of textures and flavors that evoke the spirit of the season. Baked to golden perfection, it’s a crowd-pleasing accompaniment for your Thanksgiving or Christmas feast, and its simple preparation makes it as practical as it is stunning. Perfectly sweet and spiced, this dish is a must-try for anyone looking to elevate their holiday table.

Nutriscore Rating: 56/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 4 medium Sweet potatoes
• 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
• 3 tablespoons Brown sugar
• 0.5 cup Heavy cream
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Ground ginger
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 1 cup (crushed) Gingerbread cookies
• 0.5 cup (chopped) Pecans
• 3 tablespoons Unsalted butter (for topping)
• 2 tablespoons Brown sugar (for topping)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

Step 2

Peel and cube the sweet potatoes, then place them in a large pot of water. Bring to a boil and cook until tender, about 15 minutes.

Step 3

Drain the sweet potatoes and transfer them to a large mixing bowl.

Step 4

Add the butter, brown sugar, heavy cream, cinnamon, nutmeg, ground ginger, and salt to the sweet potatoes. Mash everything together until smooth and creamy. Adjust seasoning if needed.

Step 5

Transfer the sweet potato purée to a greased 9x9-inch baking dish and spread it out evenly.

Step 6

In a separate bowl, mix the crushed gingerbread cookies, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and melted butter for the topping until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 7

Sprinkle the topping mixture evenly over the spiced sweet potato purée.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 25–30 minutes, or until the topping is golden and crisp.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5-10 minutes before serving.

Step 10

Serve warm as a delightful side dish or a festive addition to your holiday table!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1006.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2613.9

Total Fat 141.0g	0%
Saturated Fat 59.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10.8g
Cholesterol 313.0mg	0%
Sodium 2520.4mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 322.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.1g	0%
Total Sugars 151.8g
Protein 22.9g	0%

Vitamin D 21IU	0%
Calcium 451.0mg	0%
Iron 10.3mg	0%
Potassium 766.6mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 47.9%

Protein: 3.5%

Carbs: 48.6%