Digging Huge Purple Yam | Cooking Purple Yam & Making Tasty Dessert Recipe

purple yam

🥗Healthier: sweet potato

💰Cheaper: regular potato

Sweet potato provides a similar texture and sweetness at a lower cost.

coconut milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: soy milk

Almond milk is lower in calories while still adding creaminess.

condensed milk

🥗Healthier: coconut cream

💰Cheaper: evaporated milk

Coconut cream offers richness without added sugars.

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil adds a tropical flavor and is dairy-free.

Boil purple yam until tender, about 30-40 minutes.

Drain and let cool slightly before peeling.

Mash the purple yam in a bowl until smooth.

In a saucepan, combine mashed purple yam, coconut milk, and condensed milk.

Cook over medium heat, stirring constantly until thickened, about 10-15 minutes.

Add butter, sugar, vanilla extract, and salt; mix well until fully incorporated.

Transfer the mixture to a greased baking dish.

Spread evenly and smooth the top with a spatula.

Sprinkle grated cheese on top if desired.

Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F until the top is slightly golden, about 20-25 minutes.

Let cool before serving; can be served warm or chilled.

Cooking Techniques

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