Rachael Ray: Baked Sweet Potatoes With Mascarpone Topping

Rachael Ray: Caroline Manzo’s Frangelico Baked Sweet Potatoes With Mascarpone Topping

Caroline Manzo joined Rachael Ray in the kitchen to share her Italian version of a Thanksgiving sweet potato dish. As if sweet potatoes aren’t naturally sweet enough, why not take it to a whole new level? Caroline’s recipe is actually pretty easy to make and will be a sure hit with your guests or your family, whenever you serve it.

To get the recipe for these incredible, baked sweet potatoes, click next page.

Rachael Ray: Frangelico Baked Sweet Potatoes With Mascarpone Topping Recipe Ingredients

• 8 tbsp butter
• 1 1/2 C chopped hazelnuts
• 2 oz Frangelico liqueur
• 6 medium-size sweet potatoes
• 2 shallots – chopped
• kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
• fresh rosemary

For the Marscapone Topping:

• 2 oz Frangelico liqueur
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 4 tbsp butter
• 1/2 lb mascarpone cheese

Rachael Ray: Frangelico Baked Sweet Potatoes With Mascarpone Topping Recipe Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees
2. Wash the sweet potatoes then cut them about 2/3 down, but not all the way through
3. Put the potatoes into a baking pan when done and set aside
4. In a saute pan, melt the butter and add the shallots, salt and pepper, and hazelnuts
5. Saute until shallots are translucent, then add Frangelico and saute for 2 minutes, letting everything blend
6. Remove from the heat and pour over the potatoes, adding one or two sprigs of fresh rosemary onto each potato
7. Cover tightly with tin foil and bake until the potatoes are done – about 40-90 minutes, depending on size
8. Take the potatoes out of the oven and set aside
9. To the same pan used to saute the nuts, add the butter and melt over medium heat
10. Add Frangelico and let it blend
11. Slowly add in Mascarpone cheese and stir into carefully into the butter and Frangelico
12. Add the cinnamon to taste and cook for about a minute
13. Remove from heat and pour mixture over the potatoes, being sure to make it even, and try to get the mixture in between the slices for the best taste
14. Serve right away