Description
Indulge in these delicious Sweet Potato Pie Bars that bring the flavors of traditional sweet potato pie in a convenient bar form. Perfect for fall gatherings or a Thanksgiving dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling:
- 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potato
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan and bake for 8–10 minutes.
- Make the Filling: In a bowl, whisk sweet potato, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla, spices, and salt. Pour over the crust.
- Bake: Bake for 35–40 minutes until set. Cool, refrigerate for 1 hour, then slice into bars.
Notes
- You can use canned sweet potato puree for convenience.
- For a gluten-free option, use gluten-free graham crackers.
- Bars can be stored in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
