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Sweet Potato Pie Bars Recipe

Sweet Potato Pie Bars Recipe

These Sweet Potato Pie Bars offer a delightful twist on the classic southern dessert, featuring a crisp buttery crust and smooth spiced sweet potato filling.
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Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Cooling Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 bars
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Baking Dish
  • Mixing Bowls
  • Pot
  • whisk
  • Rolling pin

Ingredients
  

Crust

  • 1.5 cups all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 0.5 teaspoons salt
  • 3-4 tablespoons ice water

Filling

  • 2 cups sweet potatoes cooked and mashed (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
  • 0.75 cups brown sugar
  • 0.25 cups granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 0.5 cups heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt

Crumble Topping

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 0.5 cup brown sugar
  • 0.5 cup rolled oats
  • 0.5 cups unsalted butter melted
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Wash, peel, and cut the sweet potatoes into chunks. Boil in water until tender, then drain and mash until smooth to create the base for the filling.
  • In a bowl, mix 1 ½ cups flour, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and ½ teaspoon salt. Cut in cold cubed butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Gradually add ice water, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough forms. Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes to firm up.
  • Combine the mashed sweet potatoes with brown sugar, granulated sugar, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until smooth and well incorporated.
  • Roll out the chilled dough and press it evenly into a greased baking dish to form the crust. Pour the sweet potato filling over the crust, spreading it evenly.
  • In a separate bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, rolled oats, melted butter, and cinnamon until crumbly. Sprinkle this topping evenly over the sweet potato filling.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, until the filling is set and the crumble topping turns golden brown. Let cool completely for at least 30 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Chilling the crust dough helps prevent shrinkage and creates a flakier texture. Ensure sweet potatoes are fully cooked and mashed smoothly to avoid lumps in the filling. The crumble topping can be toasted separately for extra crunch if desired. Bars can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For a dairy-free version, substitute butter and heavy cream with non-dairy alternatives.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 36gProtein: 3gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg
Keyword baking, dessert bars, Fall Desserts, Sweet Potato Pie Bars, Sweet Potato Recipes, Vegetarian Desserts
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