Description
Sweet Potato Pie Bars are a delightful twist on the classic sweet potato pie, combining rich, creamy sweet potatoes with warm spices in a buttery graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups sweet potatoes – Cooked and mashed (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup brown sugar – Packed for that rich sweetness
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon – Adds warmth and flavor
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg – Complements the cinnamon beautifully
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract – Enhances the overall taste
- 2 large eggs – Binds the filling together
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter – Melted for a rich texture
- 1 pre-made graham cracker crust – 9-inch for convenience
Instructions
- Prepare the crust by placing a pre-made graham cracker crust in a 9-inch square baking dish or make a homemade crust with crushed graham crackers and melted butter.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cooked and mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, vanilla extract, and melted butter. Blend until smooth and creamy.
- Beat the two large eggs in a separate bowl, then add them to the sweet potato mixture and stir until fully combined.
- Pour the creamy filling into the prepared graham cracker crust and spread it evenly.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges caramelize and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool at room temperature for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares and serving.
Notes
- Choose orange-fleshed sweet potatoes for the best flavor.
- Baking sweet potatoes enhances their natural sweetness.
- Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- For gluten-free, use a gluten-free graham cracker crust.
- For vegan, replace eggs with a flaxseed or chia seed mixture and use vegan butter.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Pie Bars, Dessert, Thanksgiving, Holiday Treats