Description
Indulge in these delectable Sweet Potato Pie Bars, a delightful twist on the classic sweet potato pie in a convenient bar form. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy treat anytime!
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
- 1 1/2 cups mashed cooked sweet potato (from about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven and prepare the crust: Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Mix graham cracker crumbs, brown sugar, and melted butter, press into the pan, and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Prepare the filling: In a large bowl, combine sweet potato, eggs, sugar, evaporated milk, melted butter, vanilla, spices, and salt. Pour over the crust.
- Bake: Bake for 30–35 minutes until set. Cool, then chill for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Consider topping with whipped cream or chopped pecans for extra flair.
- Great for preparing ahead for holiday feasts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
