Description
Sweet Potato Wellington is a stunning vegetarian dish that combines sweet, spiced mashed sweet potatoes with a molten center of tangy goat cheese, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. A true showstopper for any occasion.
Ingredients
Sweet potatoes (peeled and cubed)
Butter
Cinnamon
Smoked paprika
Salt and pepper
Goat cheese log (cut into rounds)
Honey or fresh thyme (optional)
All-butter puff pastry (thawed)
Egg (for egg wash)
Sesame seeds or flaky salt (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F). Spread peeled and cubed sweet potatoes on a baking tray and roast for 25 minutes until fork-tender. Mash with butter, cinnamon, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper while still warm.
- Slice goat cheese into four equal rounds. Optionally, drizzle honey or add thyme to each round for extra flavor. Freeze cheese rounds for 10 minutes to firm up.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into four equal squares. Place a spoonful of mashed sweet potato in the center of each square, followed by a frozen goat cheese round. Top with more sweet potato, covering the cheese completely.
- Fold the pastry over the filling, sealing the edges tightly. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Brush with egg wash, score the tops if desired, and sprinkle with sesame seeds or flaky salt.
- Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed. Let the Wellingtons rest for 5 minutes before slicing to allow the cheese to settle.
Notes
For a variation, try using ricotta or cream cheese instead of goat cheese for a different filling flavor.
Add fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to the sweet potato mash for added flavor.
For a spicy twist, add chili flakes to the sweet potato mash for a kick.
For a heartier version, incorporate sautéed spinach or kale into the filling before wrapping in pastry.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: undefined
- Cuisine: Vegetarian
