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I Made This Sweet Potato Tart, and You Can Too!

I love how this recipe brings together the natural sweetness of sweet potatoes and the richness of a custard filling. It's a simple and satisfying dessert that you'll enjoy making and sharing with loved ones!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time55 mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 4

Ingredients

Sweet Potato Tart Shell

  • 350 g sweet potato
  • 90 g glutinous rice flour
  • 25 g white sugar

Tart Filling

  • 4 eggs
  • 35 g white sugar
  • 150 g heavy cream
  • 150 g milk
  • 10 g condensed milk

Instructions

Prepare the Tart Filling

  • Crack 4 eggs into a clean mixing bowl and add 35g white sugar.
  • Whisk the eggs and sugar until the sugar dissolves completely. The mixture should lighten in color and slightly increase in volume.
  • Add 150g heavy cream, 150g milk, and 10g condensed milk. Whisk until well combined.
  • Strain the mixture 2–3 times through a fine mesh sieve to remove any undissolved egg whites, impurities, or air bubbles. Set aside.

Make the Sweet Potato Tart Shell

  • Peel 350g sweet potatoes and cut them into chunks.
  • Steam the sweet potatoes for 25 minutes over high heat or until soft. Use a chopstick to test doneness—if it inserts easily, they're ready.
  • Add 25g white sugar and 90g glutinous rice flour to the steamed sweet potatoes while they are still hot. Mash everything together in a bowl until smooth and well combined, forming a soft and pliable dough.
  • Mix and knead into a smooth dough. Mashing while hot helps create a soft, pliable texture.

Assemble and Bake

  • Line a 6-inch tart mold with parchment paper. Press the sweet potato dough evenly across the bottom and up the sides, forming a shell about 0.5–0.8cm thick. Ensure there are no gaps.
  • Pour the tart filling into the shell, filling to about 80% capacity. Avoid overfilling, as the filling will expand during baking.
  • Preheat your air fryer to 170°C (340°F) for 3–5 minutes.
  • Bake the tart at 170°C (340°F) for 30 minutes. Around 20 minutes, check for doneness. If the surface is browning too quickly, reduce the temperature or cover with foil.
  • When the center of the tart slightly jiggles, it's done. For a firmer filling, bake 1–2 minutes longer, but watch closely.
  • Let the tart cool on a rack before slicing and serving.