Boniatillo (Sweet Potato Paste) Recipe

• 1 1/2 lb Cuban white sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into lg Chunks
• 2 c. Water
• 2 c. Sugar
• 1 x Cinnamon stick Peel of 1 lime, white pith removed
• 3 lrg Egg yolks, lightly beaten
• 1/4 c. Dry sherry Grnd cinnamon for garnish
• 1 x In a large saucepan over medium heat, boil the potatoes in lightly

1. Salted water to cover till tender, about 20 min.
2. Drain the potatoes and puree them in a blender or possibly food processor fitted with a steel blade.
3. 2.
4. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the water, sugar, cinnamon, and lime peel, stirring constantly, till the syrup reaches the soft-ball stage
5. (250 degrees), on a candy thermometer, about 15 min.
6. Reduce the heat to low, carefully remove the cinnamon and lime peel, add in the pureed potatoes, and cook 6 to 8 min, stirring constantly, till the paste is thoroughly blended.
7. 3.
8. Remove from the heat, add in the egg yolks, and mix well.
9. Return to low heat for 2 to 3 min, stirring constantly.
10. Remove from the heat, fold in the sherry, and allow the paste to cold at room temperature 10 to 15 min.
11. 4.
12. Transfer the mix to a serving bowl or possibly individual dessert dishes, cover, and chill at least 2 hrs.
13. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve cool.
14. Makes 6 to 8 servings BONIATILLO Sweet Potato Paste

cuban white sweet potatoes, water, sugar, cinnamon, egg yolks, sherry grnd cinnamon, saucepan

Taken from cookeatshare.com/recipes/boniatillo-sweet-potato-paste-89032 (may not work)