Cinnamon Mashed Sweet Potatoes With Marshmallow Ribbon Recipe
This Cinnamon Mashed Sweet Potatoes with Marshmallow Ribbon recipe offers a creamy, comforting side dish perfect for holiday meals or cozy dinners. Sweet potatoes are mashed with butter, cream, brown sugar, cinnamon, and vanilla, then topped with a luscious melted marshmallow swirl for a delightful combination of flavors and textures.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Sweet Potatoes
- 4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1-inch cubes
- 1 teaspoon salt (for boiling)
Mashed Sweet Potato Mixture
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
- ¼ cup heavy whipping cream (or milk for a lighter option)
- ¼ cup light brown sugar, packed (adjust or omit for less sweetness)
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- Salt to taste
Marshmallow Ribbon
- ½ cup mini marshmallows
- 1 tablespoon butter
Instructions
- Boil Sweet Potatoes: Place the cubed sweet potatoes in a large pot and add 1 teaspoon of salt. Cover with water and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to medium-high, cover with a lid, and simmer for 12-15 minutes, or until the sweet potatoes are tender when pierced with a fork. Drain the sweet potatoes and return them to the pot. Put the pot back on high heat and boil off any excess water for about 30 seconds.
- Mash the Sweet Potatoes: Mash the sweet potatoes using a potato masher or an electric mixer for a smoother texture. Add the 3 tablespoons of unsalted butter, ¼ cup heavy whipping cream (or milk), ¼ cup light brown sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and salt to taste. Mix everything together until creamy and well combined. Taste and adjust seasoning or sweetness as desired.
- Prepare Marshmallow Ribbon: In a small saucepan, melt 1 tablespoon of butter over medium heat. Once melted, add ½ cup mini marshmallows and stir constantly until the marshmallows fully melt and the mixture is smooth, creating a marshmallow ribbon.
- Assemble and Serve: Transfer the mashed sweet potatoes to a serving dish. Drizzle the melted marshmallow mixture over the top and gently swirl it through the sweet potatoes with a spoon to create a ribbon effect. Optionally, leave some marshmallow on top for a candy-like topping. Serve warm and enjoy a creamy, cinnamon-spiced side dish with gooey marshmallow ribbons.
Notes
- Adjust the sweetness by tasting as you go; you can add more brown sugar for a sweeter dish or reduce it for a savory twist.
- Use milk instead of heavy cream for a lighter version.
- For smoother potatoes, use an electric mixer instead of a masher.
- Serve immediately to enjoy the best texture of the marshmallow ribbon.
Keywords: mashed sweet potatoes, cinnamon, marshmallow, holiday side dish, creamy sweet potatoes, sweet potato recipe
