Sweet Potato Pie Bars
Sweet Potato Pie Bars offer a delicious fusion of classic sweet potato pie and easy-to-eat bars. With a rich, creamy filling nestled in a buttery crust, these treats are perfect for gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Whether served plain or topped with whipped cream and chocolate drizzle, they promise to impress family and friends alike. Simple to prepare and endlessly adaptable, these bars will become your go-to dessert for any occasion.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (approximately 3 medium sweet potatoes)
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- Boil or bake the sweet potatoes until tender. If boiling, peel after cooking; if baking, cool before peeling.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, flour, and brown sugar until crumbly. Press evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, blend mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, vanilla extract, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares. Serve as is or with toppings.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 69mg
Keywords: For added sweetness, consider drizzling maple syrup into the filling. Substitute almond flour for gluten-free options.