Sweet Potato Dumplings

5 from 1 vote

These sweet potato dumplings are an easy, Southern dessert that comes together with crescent roll dough wrapped around tender sweet potatoes, all baked in a rich cinnamon sauce.

Prep Time10

Cook Time35

Course: Dessert

Cuisine: Southern

Servings: servings

Calories: 315kcal

Author: Gina Abernathy

Ingredients

8 ounce package Crescent Rolls
8 Sweet Potato Patties (Frozen) slightly thawed, cut in half
12 ounce can Evaporated Milk
1½ cups White Sugar
¼ teaspoon Salt
2 tablespoons Cornstarch
½ cup Butter
2 teaspoons Cinnamon
¼ cup White Sugar

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees and lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Separate the crescent dough and cut each triangle in half lengthwise to make long strips. You should have about 16 pieces of dough.
Cut each sweet potato patty in half. Wrap one strip of dough around each sweet potato piece and place seam-side down in the baking dish.
In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together the evaporated milk, 1 ½ cups sugar, salt, and cornstarch until smooth.
Add the butter and continue stirring until the mixture comes to a gentle simmer and thickens, about 2–3 minutes.
Carefully pour the hot sauce evenly over the dumplings in the baking dish.
In a small bowl, mix ¼ cup of sugar with the cinnamon, then sprinkle it over the top of the dumplings.
Bake for 30–35 minutes, until the dumplings are golden brown and the sauce is bubbly.
Spoon some of the sauce over the dumplings, then let them rest for 5–10 minutes before serving, so the sauce thickens further.

Notes

I can easily find sweet potato patties in the freezer section at my local grocery store. Some may be labeled yam patties.

Recipe Tips:

Thaw the sweet potato slices before baking, so they cook evenly.
Don't skip letting the dumplings rest after baking. This allows the sauce to thicken.
Serve with some vanilla ice cream or Cool Whip for a tasty Southern dessert.

How to Store Leftovers:

Refrigerator: Store all leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for 2-3 days.
Reheat: Place in the microwave or oven until warmed throughout.
Freezer: I don't recommend freezing leftovers; the dough's consistency will change, and it is best served fresh.

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