Sweet Potato Pie Bars Recipe
These Sweet Potato Pie Bars are a delightful twist on traditional pie, offering all the flavors you love in a convenient bar form. Perfect for fall gatherings or as a sweet treat any time of year.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed vanilla wafers)
- ½ cup melted butter
- ¼ cup brown sugar
For the filling:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 eggs
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
For the topping (optional but amazing!):
- Whipped cream or marshmallow fluff
- Chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven and prepare pan: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar; press into pan and bake for 10 minutes. Cool slightly.
- Prepare the filling: Whisk together mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Bake it up: Pour filling over crust, bake for 35-40 minutes until set. Cool completely.
- Top & serve: Add whipped cream, marshmallow fluff, or chopped pecans. Cut into bars and enjoy!
Notes
- These bars can be refrigerated for up to 3 days.
- For a nutty flavor, consider adding chopped pecans to the crust.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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