Puré de boniato gratinado

Ingredientes

• 3 pounds sweet potatoes
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 large eggs
• 2 Tablespoons Bourbon (optional but delicious)
• 1 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 3 egg whites (pasturized)
• 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 7 ounces marshmallow creme (small jar)

Preparación

1. 1

   Bake: Preheat oven to 375 F degrees. Pierce the sweet potatoes all over with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 40 minutes or until tender. Allow the sweet potatoes to cool slightly then slice down the middle and remove skin.

2. 2

   Mash: Place the sweet potato flesh in a large bowl. Add the eggs, melted butter, brown sugar, vanilla, bourbon (if using), salt, nutmeg, and cinnamon to the sweet potatoes then beat with a hand mixer until well combined.

3. 3

   Assemble: Increase the oven temperature to 400 degrees. Spread the sweet potato mixture into a baking dish and smooth out. Top with the marshmallow fluff, swirling the meringue to create peaks.

4. 4

   Bake the pie for 5-7 minutes until the meringue is set and starts to turn golden brown.

5. 5

   --- Marshmallow Meringue ---

6. 6

   Whip: Add the egg whites, cream of tartar, and a pinch of salt to a large glass bowl. Using a hand mixer, beat the egg whites, until foamy. Add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time, and beat until stiff and glossy peaks form.

7. 7

   Fold: Scoop the marshmallow creme into a large bowl. Add ½ the beaten egg whites to the marshmallow creme and stir with a rubber spatula to lighten the marshmallow creme. It will be extremely sticky. Gently fold in the remaining egg whites.