Sweet Potato Pecan Dessert Cups - Ellie Krieger

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted, plus more for greasing the ramekins
• 1 medium (10-ounce) sweet potato, peeled and cut into 2-inch chunks
• 3 tablespoons maple syrup
• 3 tablespoons whole milk
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/4 teaspoon plus 1 pinch ground cinnamon
• 1/8 teaspoon plus 1 pinch kosher salt
• 1/4 cup pecan pieces, chopped
• 2 teaspoons dark brown sugar