Description
Gourmet Sweet Potato Stack with Feta Cream & Caramelized Walnut Glaze is an elegant sweet-and-savoury dish featuring tender roasted sweet potato rounds layered with creamy feta, then finished with glossy caramelized walnuts, honey, and balsamic vinegar.
Ingredients
2 large sweet potatoes, thinly sliced into rounds
2 tbsp (30 ml) olive oil
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp dried thyme
1/2 tsp garlic powder
200 g feta cheese
3 tbsp (45 g) Greek yogurt or cream
1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil
1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 garlic clove, minced
Pinch of black pepper
1/2 cup (60 g) walnuts, roughly chopped
2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
1 tbsp balsamic vinegar
1/4 tsp cinnamon
Pinch of sea salt
Fresh thyme or parsley
Extra crumbled feta, optional
Freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Arrange the sweet potato rounds on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush them with olive oil and season with salt, black pepper, dried thyme, and garlic powder.
2. Roast the sweet potatoes for 20–25 minutes, turning the rounds halfway through, until tender and lightly golden around the edges. Allow them to cool slightly so they are easier to handle when building the stacks.
3. Add the feta, Greek yogurt or cream, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, and black pepper to a food processor. Blend until smooth and creamy.
4. Toast the chopped walnuts in a dry skillet over medium-low heat for 2–3 minutes, stirring frequently.
5. Add the honey or maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, and sea salt. Cook for another 1–2 minutes, stirring continuously, until the walnuts become glossy and lightly caramelized. Transfer them to parchment paper and allow them to cool slightly.
6. Place one roasted sweet potato round on each serving plate. Spread or pipe a small layer of feta cream over the top. Add another sweet potato round and repeat the layers until you have a neat stack.
7. Spoon the caramelized walnuts and their glossy glaze generously over the top of each sweet potato stack.
8. Finish with fresh thyme or parsley, extra crumbled feta if desired, and freshly cracked black pepper. Serve warm or slightly cooled.
Notes
Keep the sweet potato slices thin and evenly sized so they roast consistently and are easy to stack.
Do not over-roast the sweet potatoes. They should be tender but still sturdy enough to support the feta cream.
Blend the feta thoroughly with Greek yogurt or cream for a smoother, creamier layer.
Watch the walnuts carefully once the honey or maple syrup is added, as they can caramelize quickly.
Serve shortly after assembling to keep the sweet potato layers warm and the walnut glaze glossy.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean