Sweet potatoes get the crème brûlée treatment this year! RECIPE. Crème Brûlée Sweet Potatoes. Level: Intermediate. Total: 1 hr 50 min. Active: 25 min. Yield: 8 to 12 portions. Components. Sweet Potato Base:. 4 pounds orange sweet potatoes. 8 tablespoons (1 stick) saltless butter, plus more for the dish. 1/2 cup loaded dark brown sugar. 1/2 cup whipping cream, warm. 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste. 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon. Pinch of newly grated nutmeg. Pinch of kosher…