Description
Bourbon Pecan Sweet Potato Puffs are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, wrapped in flaky pastry. These delightful bites feature creamy sweet potato filling enhanced with toasted pecans and a splash of bourbon, creating an irresistible treat for any gathering. Perfectly crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, these puffs are not only a feast for the taste buds but also a visual delight—ideal for impressing family and friends at your next celebration.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup toasted pecans, chopped
- 2 tablespoons bourbon
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (2 sheets)
- Egg wash (1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Peel and chop sweet potatoes into small pieces. Boil until tender (15-20 minutes), then drain and mash until smooth.
- In a bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, bourbon, cinnamon, nutmeg, and chopped pecans until creamy.
- Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface; cut into squares (approximately 4 inches each).
- Place a tablespoon of filling in the center of each square. Fold to seal edges tightly.
- Arrange puffs on the baking sheet; brush tops with egg wash if desired. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg