Description
Indulgent sweet potato pie bars blend Southern comfort with seasonal charm, creating a dessert that whispers warmth and nostalgia. Creamy spiced filling nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust promises blissful moments you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups (480 ml) mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup (113 g) melted butter
- 1 cup (200 g) brown sugar
Crust and Spices:
- 1 cup (125 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Flavor Enhancers:
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350F (175C) and prepare an 8×8-inch baking pan with a light butter coating or parchment paper for easy removal.
- Boil sweet potatoes until tender, then thoroughly mash them to create a silky, lump-free puree.
- Whisk together the sweet potato puree with brown sugar, aromatic ground cinnamon, warm nutmeg, melted butter, farm-fresh eggs, and rich vanilla extract until achieving a velvety, uniform consistency.
- Create the crust by blending flour with melted butter, working the mixture until it forms a crumbly, slightly moist texture that holds together when pressed.
- Gently press the crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan, ensuring an even, compact layer that will provide a sturdy foundation for the filling.
- Carefully spread the sweet potato mixture over the crust, using a spatula to distribute it evenly and create a smooth, level surface.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a set center and slightly golden edges that indicate perfect doneness.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, which helps them firm up and makes cutting into clean, neat squares easier.
Notes
- Swap regular flour with gluten-free alternatives like almond or coconut flour for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Reduce sugar by using natural sweeteners like maple syrup or stevia to create a lower-calorie version of these bars.
- Consider adding chopped pecans or walnuts to the crust for extra crunch and nutty flavor complexity.
- Use dairy-free butter substitutes like coconut oil to make the recipe completely vegan-friendly.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg