Love sweet potatoes?
Get ready for a culinary delight with our Sweet Potato Ginger Parfait! This easy-to-prepare dessert is a true treat for your taste buds. It features five delightful layers that will transport you to dessert heaven!
The first layer introduces sweet ginger mashed sweet potatoes, which are flavorful and loaded with antioxidants for a healthy boost. Ginger adds a zesty kick and aids digestion, keeping you energized and balanced.
Layer number two combines maple and pecan, offering a sweet and crunchy duo. Pecans provide healthy fats and antioxidants for glowing skin and strong bones.
The third layer brings a creamy dreaminess with whipped coconut cream. It’s indulgent and a great sustainable energy source thanks to its medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). Say goodbye to sluggishness and hello to vitality!
Layer four is an irresistible combination of mashed sweet potatoes, maple syrup, and coconut cream. This harmonious blend nourishes your body, promotes hormonal balance, and satisfies your sweet tooth.
The grand finale, layer five, features whipped coconut cream, crunchy pecans, and delightful pine nuts drizzled with maple syrup. It’s a textural delight packed with essential nutrients, like vitamin E from pine nuts, which supports healthy skin and fights aging.
Don’t miss out on our Sweet Potato Ginger Parfait! It’s a delightful and nutritious dessert that combines elegance, simplicity, and scrumptiousness. Try it once, and you’ll be hooked for life!
Ingredients
- For the first layer:
- 1 large sweet potato, washed
- 1 tsp olive oil
- 1 tsp minced ginger
- dash nutmeg
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- For the second layer:
- ¼ cup pecans, crushed
- 2 Tbsp pine nuts
- 1 tsp maple syrup
- ¼ tsp cinnamon
- For the third layer:
- ⅕ cup whipped coconut whip from the Reddi Wip
- For the fought layer:
- 1 large sweet potato, washed
- 1 Tbsp maple syrup
- ¼ cup whipped coconut whip from the Reddi Wip
- For the fifth layer:
- ¼ cup whipped coconut whip from the Reddi Wip
- 1 Tbsp pine nuts
- For the top layer:
- Few pecans
- 1 tsp pine nuts
- 2 tsp maple syrup
Instructions
- For the first layer:
- The best way is to prepare mashed potatoes in advance. Using a fork, poke 8 holes all over the potatoes.
- Line the baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the potatoes on a baking sheet and drizzle it with olive oil. Give the potatoes a good rub making sure the entire surface is covered with oil.
- Bake them at 400F for about 45 minutes.
- Remove the potatoes from the oven and allow them to cool down completely.
- In a medium bowl, using a potato masher, mash the potato.Add minced ginger, nutmeg, and maple syrup. Divide mixture in half and set aside.
- For the second layer:
- In a small bowl, mix pecans with pine mix, maple syrup, and cinnamon. Set aside.
- For the third layer:
- For this recipe, I used coconut whip from the Reddi Wip. You have an option to use store-bought coconut or almond whipped cream or prepare your own from the canned full-fat coconut cream. For the canned coconut milk:Allow one can of full-fat coconut milk to chill in the refrigerator for 12 hours. Don’t move it! Gently open the can and scoop out the thick coconut cream.Whip it until fluffy and light for 4 to 6 minutes, depending on what you if using hand beaters or a stand mixer.
- For the fought layer:
- Take the second half of the mashed potatoes and combine its maple syrup and coconut cream.
- For the fifth layer:
- In a small bowl, fold whipped coconut cream with pine nuts.
- For the top layer:
- Top with pecans, pine nuts, and drizzle with maple syrup.
- Arrange the parfait:
- Using tall glasses, arrange the layers of parfait and serve immediately!
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