Sweet potato custard 

It's hard to give up dessert during festive times. Serve this custard to guests, or take it with you as your contribution to a holiday dinner. You'll do a favor for all the other people who want a heart healthy dessert. Makes 6 - 1/2 cup servings.

Ingredients

1 cup mashed, cooked sweet potato
1/2 cup mashed banana (about 2 small ones)
1 cup evaporated slim milk
2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
2 beaten egg yolks (or 1/3 cup egg substitute)
1/2 teaspoon salt
Non-stick cooking spray, as needed
1/4 cup raisins
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Directions

1. In a medium bowl, stir together sweet potato and banana.
2. Add milk, blending well.
3. Add brown sugar, egg yolks and salt, mixing thoroughly.
4. Spray a 1-quart casserole with non-stick spray. Transfer sweet potato mixture to a casserole dish.
5. Combine raisins, sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle over top of sweet potato mixture.
6. Bake in a pre-heated 325-degree oven for 40 to 54 minutes or until a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.