Sweet Potato Pie Bars Recipe
These Sweet Potato Pie Bars combine the classic flavors of sweet potato pie in an easy-to-make, portable bar form. With a smooth sweet potato filling spiced with warm cinnamon and nutmeg over a buttery crust, these bars are perfect for dessert or a festive treat throughout the year.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 9 bars (3x3 squares) 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Crust Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into pieces
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 2–3 tablespoons cold water
Filling Ingredients
- 2 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Prepare the crust: In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Add cold water one tablespoon at a time until the dough comes together. Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking pan to form the crust.
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and allow it to fully preheat.
- Make the filling: In a large bowl, mix the mashed sweet potatoes, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth and well combined.
- Assemble the pie bars: Pour the sweet potato filling over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
- Bake the bars: Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes or until the filling is set and the crust is lightly golden around the edges.
- Cool the bars: Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
Notes
- You can substitute brown sugar for granulated sugar for a richer flavor.
- Ensure sweet potatoes are well mashed to avoid lumps in the filling.
- For easier slicing, chill the bars in the refrigerator for an hour after cooling.
- Add a pinch of ground cloves or ginger to the filling for extra warmth and spice complexity.
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