The Vegan Cranberry Brie & Pecan Stuffed Sweet Potato Bombs with Maple Glaze are tasty and delicious. We prepare these bombs in just one hour and 15 minutes, so they are perfect to make as a quick snack. These bombs are made up of sweet potatoes, butter, flour, cinnamon, salt, vegan milk, Brie-style cheese, dried cranberries, pecans, maple syrup, Dijon mustard, and thyme leaves. They contain 3 grams of protein and 210 calories per serving. Serve these Vegan Cranberry Brie & Pecan Stuffed Sweet Potato Bombs with Maple Glaze with maple-glazed tofu, vegan garlic aioli, lentil loaf, roasted green beans, cranberry orange sauce, or stuffed mushrooms. These bombs are good to store or freeze, so we can easily make them in advance.
STATS:
- Total time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Calories: 210 kcal
- Serving size: 2 sweet potato bombs
- Cooking time: 40 minutes
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 12 sweet potato bombs
- Course: Snack
- Preparation time: 35 minutes
- Cuisine: American
EQUIPMENT:
- Large saucepan
- Vegetable peeler
- Cutting board
- Knife
- Potato masher
- Baking paper
- Mixing bowls
- Measuring cups and spoons
- Baking sheet
- Pastry brush
- Whisk
- Refrigerator
- Oven
INGREDIENTS:
- Sweet Potato Bombs
- 2 cubed large sweet potatoes
- Quarter cup all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp vegan butter
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp unsweetened vegan milk
- 1/3 cup dried cranberries
- Quarter tsp salt
- 100 g vegan Brie-style cheese
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
MAPLE GLAZE:
- Two tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp melted vegan butter
- Half tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
INGREDIENT NOTES:
SWEET POTATOES:
- Utilize the sweet potatoes to prepare these sweet potato bombs, and they will provide a soft & creamy texture. They will also provide natural sweetness and beautiful color to the mixture. We would also utilize mashed pumpkin or butternut squash instead if required.
VEGAN BUTTER:
- Include the vegan butter to provide a rich & creamy texture to the mashed sweet potatoes. It will also balance the natural sweetness of the potatoes. We would also utilize olive oil or vegan margarine instead if required.
ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR:
- Add the all-purpose flour to bind the mashed sweet potatoes, and it will make the mixture firm enough to shape. It will also help the sweet potato bombs hold their shape during baking. We would also utilize gluten-free all-purpose flour or oat flour instead if required.
VEGAN BRIE-STYLE CHEESE:
- Utilize the vegan Brie-style cheese to prepare the filling of these sweet potato bombs, and it will provide a smooth & creamy texture. It will also provide a mild, buttery, and slightly tangy taste. We would also utilize vegan mozzarella, vegan cream cheese, or vegan Camembert-style cheese instead if required.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, cube the peeled sweet potatoes and boil them for 15 minutes, then drain properly.
- Mash the potatoes with vegan butter, cinnamon, and salt, then cool the mixture.
- Include all-purpose flour and chill the mixture for thirty minutes in the refrigerator.
- Mix vegan Brie-style cheese cubes, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans in a bowl.
- Take some sweet potato mixture, make it flat in your palm, and place the filling in the center.
- Wrap the balls around the filling, then warm the oven to 400°F and cover the sheet with baking paper.
- Put the balls on the sheet and brush them with vegan milk, then bake for 25 minutes.
- Whisk maple syrup, melted vegan butter, Dijon mustard, and fresh thyme leaves in a bowl.
- Lastly, brush the warm balls with maple glaze and serve after three minutes.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
SALADS:
- Cranberry Spinach Salad
- Mediterranean Chickpea Salad
- Apple Walnut Green Salad
- Roasted Beetroot Salad
MAIN:
- Mushroom Wellington
- Maple Glazed Tofu
- Vegan Lentil Loaf
- Roasted Vegetable Casserole
SIDE DISHES:
- Garlic Roasted Brussels Sprouts
- Creamy Mashed Potatoes
- Roasted Green Beans
- Herb Roasted Carrots
DIPS AND SAUCES:
- Vegan Garlic Aioli
- Cranberry Orange Sauce
- Vegan Honey Mustard Sauce
- Creamy Vegan Herb Dip
APPETIZERS:
- Stuffed Mushrooms
- Cranberry Pecan Crostini
- Spinach Artichoke Bites
- Roasted Butternut Squash Bites
TIPS:
- Drain the sweet potatoes thoroughly so the mixture does not become watery.
- Let the mashed sweet potatoes cool down well so the balls are easier to handle.
- Do not overfill the balls so they bake better without the cheese leaking out.
- For the best taste, brush the bombs with maple glaze while they are still warm.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Include the cooled sweet potato bombs in a closed box and store for four days.
FREEZER:
- Put the bombs in the container and freeze for two months.
FAQs:
Is it possible to make these bombs ahead of time?
- Yes, you can form the bombs and store them in the refrigerator.
Will fresh cranberries give good results for this recipe?
- Yes, you can add them, but chop them finely so they cook properly and give a softer texture.
Could I use a different cheese for these bombs?
- Yes, you can swap the vegan Brie for mozzarella or vegan cream cheese.
Why do the sweet potato bombs fall apart?
- Too much moisture in the mixture, or using it while warm, causes the balls to fall apart.
Can these bombs be made in the air fryer?
- Yes, these sweet potato bombs are good to air fry at 375°F for 16 minutes.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 195 kcal
Net carbs: 26 g
Iron: 1.1 mg
Total carbs: 30 g
Vitamin A: 9,500 IU
Fiber: 4 g
Calcium: 45 mg
Protein: 3 g
Sodium: 115 mg
Potassium: 380 mg
