Q: Can I use a blender for making the taro mixture?
A: No, it’s not recommended to use a blender as it can cause the mixture to burn. It’s better to mash or grind the ingredients manually for the right consistency.
Q: What should be the consistency of the taro mixture?
A: The taro mixture should not be too thin to avoid bursting during baking. A slightly chunky or well-mashed consistency is ideal.
Q: How full should the baking container be filled?
A: Fill the container no more than 80% to allow room for the milk part to expand during baking. Overfilling may cause spillage.
Q: What is the ideal baking temperature and time for this dessert?
A: Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and bake for 20 minutes, then increase to 220°C (428°F) for an additional 5 minutes for browning. However, adjust according to your oven’s characteristics.
Taro and Purple Sweet Potato Baked Milk Dessert
Notes
- Purple Sweet Potato: 1
- Taro: 2 pieces (approximately 4 pounds)
- Milk: 800 ml
- Cream: 100 ml
- Condensed Milk: 100 g
- Fine Sugar: 50 g
- For Baked Milk:
- Cream: 1 L
- Milk: 300 ml
- Eggs: 6 whole
- Egg Yolks: 8
- Fine Sugar: 100 g
- Condensed Milk: 100 g
- Vanilla Extract: As needed (optional)
- Clean and steam the taro and purple sweet potato until soft. While hot, add all the ingredients for the taro mixture and mash into a paste. For a smoother texture, use a meat grinder but avoid blenders.
- Fill a 200 ml high-temperature resistant container with about 100 g of the taro mixture, using a piping bag for ease.
- Mix all ingredients for the baked milk until smooth and creamy, not watery. Strain to remove bubbles.
- Pour the baked milk mixture over the taro paste in the container, not exceeding 80% of its capacity.
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (356°F) and bake for 20 minutes. Then increase the temperature to 220°C (428°F) and bake for an additional 5 minutes for browning.
- Enjoy the dessert best when served fresh out of the oven.
- Ready to serve and enjoy!
- Rich in carbohydrates and dietary fiber from taro and purple sweet potato.
- Contains dairy, providing calcium and protein.
- High in calories and sugar content due to condensed milk and sugar.