Cinnamon Streusel Swirled Maple Sweet Potato Casserole
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of our Cinnamon Streusel Swirled Maple Sweet Potato Casserole. This delightful dish is a perfect blend of sweet potatoes, rich maple syrup, and fragrant cinnamon, topped with a crunchy walnut streusel that adds texture and flavor to every bite. Ideal for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in, this casserole can be served as a dessert or a sweet side dish that complements various main courses. With its easy preparation and crowd-pleasing appeal, it’s sure to become a favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Serves 8
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 medium sweet potatoes
- 1/4 cup real maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 6 tablespoons salted butter (divided)
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup raw walnuts (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- Poke holes in the sweet potatoes; bake for about 1 hour until tender. Allow cooling slightly, then reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
- Peel and mash the sweet potatoes in a mixing bowl; stir in maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, cream, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
- For the streusel topping, combine flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon; mix in cold butter until crumbly. Stir in maple syrup and walnuts.
- Layer half of the sweet potato mixture in the baking dish; sprinkle with one-third of the streusel. Add the remaining sweet potato mixture and top with remaining streusel.
- Bake for 30–40 minutes until golden brown on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of casserole (approximately 115g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg