Description
These Gooey Sweet Potato Pie Bars offer all the comforting flavors of classic sweet potato pie in a convenient, portable bar form. With a buttery shortbread crust and a smooth, spiced sweet potato filling, they’re perfect for holidays, potlucks, or any time you crave a taste of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- For the Filling:
- 2 cups mashed cooked sweet potato (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup evaporated milk
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
- ⅛ teaspoon ground cloves
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Press the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake the crust for 15-18 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly while you prepare the filling.
- Make the Filling: In a large bowl, combine the mashed sweet potato and ¾ cup granulated sugar. Stir until well combined.
- Add the evaporated milk, lightly beaten eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt. Mix until smooth and thoroughly combined.
- Pour the sweet potato filling evenly over the partially baked crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before cutting into squares.
Notes
- For a smoother filling, you can use an electric mixer to combine the ingredients.
- Ensure your sweet potatoes are fully cooked and mashed for the best texture. You can bake or boil them.
- Letting the bars cool completely is crucial for them to set properly and be easy to cut.
- Store cooled bars in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or in the refrigerator for up to a week.
- Optional: Sprinkle with a dusting of powdered sugar or a dollop of whipped cream before serving.
- Prep Time: PT25M
- Cook Time: PT50M
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 25g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g