Description
A savory-sweet dish featuring roasted sweet potatoes glazed with maple syrup, topped with creamy ricotta and a vibrant cranberry drizzle for a festive touch.
Ingredients
- 2 large sweet potatoes, peeled and sliced into rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
- 1 cup whole milk ricotta cheese
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Toss sweet potato rounds with olive oil, salt, and pepper, then arrange on a baking sheet in a single layer.
- Roast sweet potatoes for 20 minutes, then brush with maple syrup and roast for another 10 minutes until tender and caramelized.
- While potatoes roast, combine cranberries, water, and honey in a small saucepan. Simmer over medium heat for 10 minutes until cranberries burst and sauce thickens. Stir in lemon zest and set aside to cool.
- In a bowl, mix ricotta with a pinch of salt until smooth and creamy.
- To serve, layer sweet potato rounds on plates, dollop with ricotta, drizzle with cranberry sauce, and garnish with fresh thyme.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Main
- Cuisine: American