Mashed Yams in Orange Cups

Name: Mashed Yams in Orange Cups
Prep time: 25 min
Cook time: 42 min
Total time: 1 h 7 min
Yield: 18 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 6 pounds large yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes); ¾ cup marshmallow creme; 9 tablespoons butter, room temperature; 6 tablespoons maple syrup; 3 whole large eggs; 9 whole large oranges; ½ cup Additional marshmallow creme; 36 pieces pecan halves

A festive and elegant dish featuring creamy mashed yams served in hollowed orange cups, topped with marshmallow creme and pecans. Perfect for holiday entertaining or special occasions.

18 servings

57 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•6 pounds large yams (red-skinned sweet potatoes)
•¾ cup marshmallow creme
•9 tablespoons butter, room temperature
•6 tablespoons maple syrup
•3 whole large eggs
•9 whole large oranges
•½ cup Additional marshmallow creme
•36 pieces pecan halves

Cooking Instructions

1.
Pierce each yam all over with fork. Working in 2 batches, cook yams in microwave 15 minutes. Turn yams over; cook until tender, about 12 minutes longer. Cut yams in half; scoop pulp into bowl. Add 3/4 cup marshmallow creme, butter, and syrup; mash until smooth. Season with salt and pepper. Whisk in eggs. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill.)
27 min
2.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut thin slice from top and bottom of each orange to make flat surfaces. Cut oranges in half. Scoop out pulp; reserve for another use. Place orange cups on 2 baking sheets. Divide yam mixture equally among cups. Top each with dollop of marshmallow creme and 2 pecan halves. Bake until beginning to brown, about 30 minutes.
30 min