American Sweet Potato Pudding

Ingredients

• 500 g sweet potatoes (peeled and grated)
• 2 tablespoons polenta
• 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon ground ginger (heaped)
• 1 egg (large)
• 2 egg yolks
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup thickened cream (double cream)
• cooking spray
• caster sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Preheat oven to 165C fan forced (185C normal).

2. 2

   Mix together the sweet potato, polenta, brown sugar, salt and ground ginger in a large bowl.

3. 3

   Whisk the egg and egg yolks together with the vanilla and cream and then add this to the sweet potato mixture and mix well.

4. 4

   Transfer the mixture to a lightly oiled gratin (casserole/oven proof dish) and smooth the top and cook in the oven for about 30 to 35 minutes until golden and set.

5. 5

   Sprinkle with a little caster sugar and serve in individual bowls with a dollop of cream or ice cream on the side.