BENI IMO TART (16 PIECES)

Imagine a sweet potato, but make it a rockstar from Okinawa. Beni imo tarts are the island’s edible love letters — a buttery tart hugging the sweetest, most naturally purple sweet potato you’ve ever seen. It’s like dessert decided to dress up for a kawaii anime convention!

Ingredients

Tart

● 1 cup cake flour

● 1 medium egg yolk

● 1/2 cup butter

● 6 Tbsp granulated sugar

● 2 drops of almond or vanilla extract (optional)

Beni imo cream

● 2 cups of peeled and boiled Okinawan sweet potato mashed

● 2 Tbsp of butter

● 1/2 cup of granulated sugar

Directions:

Tart

1. In a big bowl, mix in soft butter, sugar, egg yolk and flour and wrap it with plastic

2. Keep refrigerated for about 20 minutes

3. Once cool, take a piece enough to fit into a tart mold and prick the bottom with a fork.

4. Bake the tarts at 350 for 15 minutes

Beni Imo Cream

1. Boil and peel 2 cups of purple sweet potato.

2. Mash the potatoes and for a smoother consistency, scrape through a mesh.

3. Add melted butter and sugar and mix until fully incorporated

4. Put int a piping bag and squeeze into the tart and serve.