Eggnog Sweet Potatoes

I found this recipe by Lisa Renshaw in Cooks Illustrated Magazine. I know my family is going to love this!

• Ready In: 24 hrs 20 mins
• Serves: 6-8

Ingredients

• 1  large  egg white, beaten
• 1⁄2 cup cashews, toasted, cooled, and chopped fine
• 4  tablespoons brown sugar, divided
• 1  teaspoon cinnamon
• 2  lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut in 1-inch cubes
• 1⁄3 cup heavy cream
• 4  tablespoons butter, softened
• 1⁄2 cup  eggnog
• 2  tablespoons  orange juice
• 1  teaspoon orange zest
• 1⁄4 teaspoon nutmeg
• 1  teaspoon salt

Directions

1. Adjust oven rack to middle position and preheat oven to 300* F.
2. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
3. Toss egg white with toasted nuts in a bowl.
4. In a medium bowl, mix 2 tablespoons brown sugar with cinnamon.
5. Stir nut mixture into cinnamon mixture, spread on baking sheet, and bake until hardened and candy-like, about 30 minutes.
6. Allow mixture to cool completely, then crumble into small pieces. (Topping can be stored in airtight container up to 5 days.).
7. Steam sweet potatoes in steamer basket set in large covered suacepan with 1 inch of boiling water until tender, about 20 minutes. Drain.
8. Using electric mixer on medium speed, beat heavy cream in large bowl until stiff peaks form, and transfer to medium bowl.
9. Beat sweet potatoes in the now-empty bowl until very smooth. Beat in butter, remaining 2 tablespoons brown sugar, eggnog, zest, juice, nutmeg, and salt.
10. Fold in whipped cream, transfer to serving bowl, top with the praline mixture, and serve.