Sweet Potato Puree

Cut the top off the sweet potato, scoop out the seeds, and place it in a pot

Add water to cover half of the sweet potato

Cover the sweet potato with a lid and bring to a boil

Simmer for 1 hour or until the sweet potato is tender

Remove the sweet potato from the pot and use a slotted spoon to scoop out some of the flesh

Pass the flesh through a ricer or food mill and set it aside

In a small saucepan, combine the sweet potato puree, salt, and water

Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until the puree is fully dissolved (about 1 minute)

In a medium saucepan, combine the sweet potato puree mixture, reserved sweet potato flesh, and remaining ingredients

Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring constantly until a creamy consistency is achieved (about 10 minutes)

Serve the puree inside the hollowed-out sweet potato, as shown in the photo above.