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Sweet potato custard

Your dinner guests will thank you for this heart-healthy dessert.

Ingredients

1 cup mashed, cooked sweet potato
1/2 cup mashed banana (about 2 small ones)
1 cup evaporated skim milk
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
1/3 cup egg substitute
1/2 teaspoon salt
Nonstick cooking spray, as needed
1/4 cup raisins
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, stir together sweet potato and banana.
2. Add milk, blending well.
3. Add brown sugar, egg substitute and salt, mixing thoroughly.
4. Spray a 1-quart casserole with nonstick spray. Transfer sweet potato mixture to a casserole dish.
5. Combine raisins, sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over top of sweet potato mixture.
6. Bake in a preheated 325 degrees Fahrenheit oven for 40 to 54 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.

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First published: 03/01/2005
Last updated: 02/14/2008

Reviewed by: Allina Health System Press experts