Description
This Irresistibly Creamy Maple Pecan Brie Sweet Potatoes Delight features perfectly roasted sweet potatoes stuffed with creamy Brie cheese, crunchy toasted pecans, and a tangy maple cranberry glaze, creating a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and citrusy flavors that make for a comforting and sophisticated side dish or light meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes Base
- 2 large sweet potatoes
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 1 tbsp maple syrup
- Salt, to taste
- Freshly ground black pepper, to taste
Cheese and Nuts
- 4 oz Brie cheese, rind removed and sliced
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped and toasted
Cranberry Maple Glaze
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or smooth)
- 1 tbsp orange juice
- 1/2 tsp maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C) to get it warm and ready for delicious roasting.
- Prepare Sweet Potatoes: Prick your sweet potatoes several times with a fork to allow steam to escape during cooking, then place them on a baking sheet to roast evenly.
- Roast Sweet Potatoes: Bake the sweet potatoes for 45 to 55 minutes until they’re tender and easily pierced with a fork, ensuring they are perfectly cooked and creamy inside.
- Make Cranberry Glaze: In a small saucepan, combine cranberry sauce, orange juice, and a splash of maple syrup. Heat on low for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally until it thickens slightly and the flavors meld together.
- Prepare Sweet Potato Filling: Once the sweet potatoes are cool enough to handle, slice them open lengthwise and gently mash the insides with a fork. Stir in the unsalted butter, maple syrup, salt, and freshly ground black pepper to taste to create a rich and flavorful base.
- Stuff Sweet Potatoes: Fill each softened sweet potato with slices of creamy Brie cheese and sprinkle chopped toasted pecans over the top, adding a crunchy texture contrast.
- Melt Brie and Finish: Drizzle the tangy cranberry glaze over the stuffed potatoes, then return them to the oven for 5 to 7 minutes until the Brie melts beautifully and the glaze is slightly bubbly.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and enjoy your Maple Pecan Brie Sweet Potatoes immediately while warm and delicious for the best flavor and texture experience.
Notes
- For a nut-free version, omit pecans or substitute with seeds like pumpkin or sunflower seeds.
- Honey can be used as an alternative sweetener in place of maple syrup if preferred.
- Make sure to toast pecans lightly in a dry skillet over medium heat until fragrant to enhance their crunch and flavor.
- If Brie rind is preferred, you can leave it on, but removing it creates a creamier melt.
- This dish works well as a hearty vegetarian main or side dish for fall and winter dinners.
