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Sweet Potato Pie Bars

Sweet Potato Pie Bars That Wow With Every Slice

Sweet Potato Pie Bars are a delightful twist on traditional desserts, featuring a buttery crust and creamy filling.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 55 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 15 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Filling
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Roasted and mashed
  • 4 large Eggs Consider using flax eggs for a vegan option
  • 0.5 cups Heavy Cream Coconut cream for dairy-free
  • 0.75 cups Granulated Sugar Reduce for a lighter dessert
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon Feel free to experiment with spices
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Use sparingly
  • 2 teaspoons Pure Vanilla Extract Vanilla bean paste adds depth
For the Crust
  • 2 cups Ritz Crackers Can substitute with graham crackers
  • 0.5 cups Unsalted Butter Dairy-free butter for vegan option
  • 1 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Essential for texture
For the Toppings
  • 2 large Egg Whites Whip until soft peaks form
  • Powdered Sugar Optional, for dusting before serving

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Spatula
  • Oven

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare your baking dish with cooking spray.
  2. Crush the Ritz crackers in a bowl and mix with melted butter, then press into the baking dish.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes until golden brown and allow to cool.
  4. Roast two sweet potatoes wrapped in foil for 45 minutes until tender.
  5. Combine mashed sweet potatoes, eggs, cream, sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla, blending until smooth.
  6. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  7. Bake for 40-45 minutes until the filling is set with a slight jiggle.
  8. Cool completely in the pan, preferably chill in the fridge for 2 hours before slicing.
  9. Slice into squares and dust with powdered sugar before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 220mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These Sweet Potato Pie Bars offer a delicious and healthier Thanksgiving treat, perfect for sharing during the holidays!

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