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    Home » Recipes » Side Dishes - Potatoes

    By Carol Published: Nov 11, 2017 Modified: Mar 6, 2022 | This post may contain affiliate links. Please read my disclosure.

    Sweet Potato Galette with Pecan Streusel Topping

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    4.50 from 2 votes
    1 hour 15 minutes
    Sweet Potato Galette with Pecan Streusel Topping is the classic sweet potato casserole enveloped in pastry!

    Sweet Potato Galette with Pecan Streusel Topping is the classic sweet potato casserole enveloped in flaky pastry for an unexpected holiday side dish!

    Photo of Sweet Potato Galette with Pecan Streusel Topping on parchment paper sliced into eight slices.

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    The inspiration behind this recipe:

    Ever since moving to the south 22 years ago, a dish I discovered that constantly stirs debate here is the oh-so-Southern sweet potato casserole.

    Should it have mini marshmallows on top or a pecan streusel topping?  Okay, the mini marshmallow thing is just wrong in my opinion but to each their own.

    Folks here also debate whether a sweet potato casserole is a dessert or a side dish.  Ever since I tried a sweet potato casserole, I will admit that they are darn delicious no matter how you serve them.

    This is a sweet potato casserole tucked into a pie crust that creates a wonderful French-inspired dish called a "galette."

    How to make Sweet Potato Galette with Pecan Streusel Topping:

    • Make the sweet potato filling.  Cook sweet potatoes in salted water until you can easily pierce them with a knife.
    • Melt butter and "rice" the potatoes into the melted butter.  "Ricing" the potatoes with a potato ricer will give you a nice, even texture.
    • Alternately, mash the sweet potatoes into the melted butter and add the other ingredients.
    • I used coconut sugar in the sweet potato filling just for the extra flavor.  However, feel free to use white sugar if you like.
    • Place the sweet potato filling on an unbaked pie crust, leaving a 2 to 3-inch margin.

    Process of sweet potato combination on dough before folding edges over and before baking.

    • Now, y'all are welcome to make your own pie crust.  I love to eat anything in a pie crust but when it comes to making them, not so much.  So, yes, I use a good, refrigerated rolled pie crust a lot of times.
    • Roll the edges of the up and over the filling, tucking the crust in every inch or two.
    • Sprinkle the streusel topping over the galette...

    Process photo of galette with edges folded in topped with pecan streusel topping before being baked.

    • ...and bake!

    Close-up photo of baked Sweet Potato Galette with Pecan Streusel Topping.

    Sweet Potato Galette with Pecan Streusel Topping!

    Dessert?  Side dish?  Don't care?  Simply enjoy and you'll be singing some sweet Southern praises!

    Photo of Sweet Potato Galette with Pecan Streusel Topping sliced into wedges on parchment paper.

    More great holiday recipes you'll love!

    • Sweet Potato Souffle
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    Sweet Potato Galette with Pecan Streusel Topping top down shot on parchment paper sliced

    Sweet Potato Galette with Pecan Streusel Topping

    4.50 from 2 votes
    By: Carol | From A Chef's Kitchen
    Sweet Potato Galette with Pecan Streusel Topping is the classic sweet potato casserole enveloped in pastry!
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    Prep Time 30 mins
    Cook Time 45 mins
    Total Time 1 hr 15 mins
    Course Side Dishes - Potatoes
    Cuisine American
    Servings 8
    Calories 201 kcal

    Equipment

    • Wusthof Paring Knife Set
    • Saucepan
    • Potato Ricer
    • Glass Mixing Bowls
    • Rimmed Sheet Pan

    Ingredients
      

    • 1 pound sweet potatoes - 2 medium, peeled and cubed
    • Salt
    • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
    • 7 tablespoons coconut sugar - or white sugar
    • 2 tablespoons half-and-half
    • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1 large egg
    • Pinch salt
    • 1 roll (½ package) refrigerated pie crust - or your own homemade pie crust
    • ⅓ cup chopped pecans
    • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
    • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
    • 1 ½ tablespoons butter - melted

    Instructions
     

    • Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
    • Place the sweet potatoes in salted water to cover. Bring to a boil.
    • Place the butter in a medium bowl and place it over the saucepan to melt the butter. Remove when melted and let the potatoes continue to cook. When fork-tender, drain well.
    • Using a potato ricer, rice the sweet potatoes into the melted butter. (Alternately, use a food mill.) Add the coconut sugar, half-and-half, vanilla extract, egg and a pinch of salt and mix well to combine.
    • Unroll the pie crust onto a piece of parchment paper. Spread the sweet potato mixture over the pastry, leaving a 2 to 3-inch margin.
    • Roll the edges of the pie crust over the filling, tucking it in every inch or two.
    • Combine the pecans, flour, brown sugar and butter in a small bowl. Sprinkle it over the galette.
    • Bake for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 350 and continue baking another 20 minutes or until the crust is golden. If the nuts look like they may brown too much or possibly burn, cover the center with a small piece of aluminum foil.
    • Cut into wedges and serve.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1 | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 117mg | Potassium: 235mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 13g | Vitamin A: 8273IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 35mg | Iron: 1mg

    These are estimated values generated from a nutritional database using unbranded products. Please do your own research with the products you're using if you have a serious health issue or are following a specific diet.

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      February 21, 2019 at 5:30 pm

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