Sweet potato gratin with cream and parmesan
4 servings
15 minutes
Sweet potato gratin with cream and parmesan is an elegant European dish inspired by classic French gratins. It combines the softness of sweet potatoes, the richness of cream, and the savoriness of parmesan, creating a rich, deeply creamy flavor with subtle nutty notes. Cayenne pepper adds a hint of spiciness that highlights the sweetness of the sweet potato. Baked to a golden crust, this gratin makes an ideal side dish for meat dishes or a standalone culinary masterpiece. Its silky texture and layered flavor profile make it a cozy yet sophisticated choice for a festive dinner or a cozy family evening. The simplicity of preparation and availability of ingredients allow you to enjoy this delightful dish without hassle.
1
Preheat the oven to 200 degrees.
2
Peel the sweet potato and slice it thinly on a mandoline.
3
Grease a rectangular baking dish with 1 tablespoon of butter.
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
4
Layer one third of the sweet potato evenly at the bottom of the dish. Sprinkle with 0.25 cup of Parmesan. Repeat the layers 2 more times with the remaining sweet potato.
- Sweet potato: 1.8 kg
- Grated Parmesan cheese: 90 g
5
In a small bowl, mix cream, salt, pepper, and cayenne pepper. Pour over the potatoes. Top with pieces of butter, cover with foil, and bake for 20 minutes.
- Double cream 40% fat: 2 glasss
- Salt: 1 teaspoon
- Freshly ground black pepper: 0.5 teaspoon
- Cayenne pepper: 0.3 teaspoon
- Butter: 3 tablespoons
6
Remove the foil and bake for another 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
