Sweet Potato Pie Bars Recipe
These Sweet Potato Pie Bars are the ultimate twist on a classic Southern dessert! Creamy sweet potato filling layered over a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with fluffy whipped cream or gooey marshmallow fluff every bite tastes like fall comfort. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or anytime you crave an easy sweet treat!
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed vanilla wafer cookies)
½ cup melted butter
¼ cup brown sugar
For the Sweet Potato Filling:
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
½ cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup evaporated milk
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
¼ tsp salt
Optional Toppings:
Whipped cream or marshmallow fluff
Chopped pecans
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
2. Prepare the crust:
In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking pan.
Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
3. Make the filling:
In a large bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until the filling is smooth and creamy.
4. Bake the bars:
Pour the sweet potato filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan.
5. Finish and serve:
Top with whipped cream, marshmallow fluff, or chopped pecans for extra flavor and crunch. Slice into bars and enjoy this rich, cozy dessert!
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