BONIATILLO (SWEET POTATO PASTE)

      Title: BONIATILLO (SWEET POTATO PASTE)
  Categories: Vegetables, Cuba, Update
       Yield: 6 Servings
  
   1 1/2 lb Cuban white sweet potatoes,
            -peeled and cut into
         lg Chunks
       2 c  Water
       2 c  Sugar
       1 ea Cinnamon stick
            Peel of 1 lime, white pith
            -removed
       3 lg Egg yolks, lightly beaten
     1/4 c  Dry sherry
            Ground cinnamon for garnish
       1 ea In a large saucepan over
            -medium heat, boil the
            -potatoes in lightly
  
   salted water to cover until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain the
   potatoes and puree them in a blender or food processor fitted with a
   steel blade. 2. In a large saucepan over medium heat, heat the water,
   sugar, cinnamon, and lime peel, stirring constantly, until the syrup
   reaches the soft-ball stage (250 degrees), on a candy thermometer,
   about 15 minutes. Reduce the heat to low, carefully remove the
   cinnamon and lime peel, add the pureed potatoes, and cook 6 to 8
   minutes, stirring constantly, until the paste is thoroughly blended.
   3. Remove from the heat, add the egg yolks, and mix well. Return to
   low heat for 2 to 3 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from the
   heat, mix in the sherry, and allow the paste to cool at room
   temperature 10 to 15 minutes. 4. Transfer the mixture to a serving
   bowl or individual dessert dishes, cover, and refrigerate at least 2
   hours. Sprinkle with cinnamon and serve cold. Makes 6 to 8 servings
   BONIATILLO Sweet Potato Paste
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