Description
Delicious Sweet Potato Pie Bars with a creamy filling and buttery crust, perfect for holiday gatherings or a comforting dessert. These easy-to-make bars feature warm spices and a crunchy pecan topping, making them an irresistible treat.
Ingredients
For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Filling:
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 large sweet potatoes)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup evaporated milk
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon salt
For the Topping:
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
- Make the Crust:
- Mix flour, brown sugar, and salt in a medium bowl. Stir in melted butter until evenly moistened. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool slightly.
- Make the Filling:
- In a large bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, melted butter, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Mix until smooth. Pour over the pre-baked crust and spread evenly.
- Make the Topping:
- Mix flour, brown sugar, and melted butter in a medium bowl until crumbly. Stir in chopped pecans. Sprinkle evenly over the filling.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the topping is golden brown. Cool completely in the pan. Use the parchment paper overhang to lift out the bars and cut into squares.
Notes
Storage: Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months. Thaw in the refrigerator before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16 bars
- Calories: 280 kcal per serving
