- 3/4 cup walnuts, finely chopped
- 2-1/2 tbsp butter, melted, divided
- 1-1/2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into cubes
- 1/2 cup orange juice
- 2 tbsp half and half
- 1/2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper
Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
Set six 4-ounce ramekins on a sturdy baking sheet. Coat insides of the ramekins with no-stick spray. In a small bowl, combine the walnuts and 1-1/2 tbsp butter. Mix with a fork to blend. Divide the mixture among the ramekins and press with a fork to cover the bottoms of the ramekins.
Place the sweet potatoes in a medium saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and cook for 10-15 minutes, or until very tender. Drain and place potatoes in a medium mixing bowl. Add the orange juice, half and half, pumpkin pie spice, salt, pepper, and remaining tablespoon of butter. With an electric hand mixer, beat until smooth. Carefully pour the mixture into the ramekins.
Bake for 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned.
6 servings