Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Sweet Potato Pie Bars, a perfect autumn dessert that combines a creamy sweet potato filling with a crunchy graham cracker crust. These bars are ideal for Thanksgiving gatherings, cozy family dinners, or any occasion where you want to impress your guests. Topped with fluffy homemade vegan marshmallows, each bite offers a delicious blend of warm spices and comforting sweetness. Easy to make and beautifully presented, these bars can be customized with your favorite toppings or spices. Enjoy this unique treat that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 full graham crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 12 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups fresh sweet potato puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large egg whites (for topping)
- 1/4 teaspoon cream of tartar
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for topping)
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a food processor, pulse together graham crackers, sugar, and salt until finely crushed. Add melted butter and mix until combined. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking pan and bake for about 10 minutes until golden brown.
- In a mixing bowl, combine sweet potato puree with sugar, then add eggs one at a time. Gradually mix in whole milk and heavy cream followed by vanilla, salt, and spices. Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 40–45 minutes until set in the center.
- For the topping, beat egg whites with cream of tartar until soft peaks form; gradually add sugar while beating until stiff peaks form. Combine corn syrup, water, and salt in a saucepan; boil without stirring. Carefully pour syrup into beaten egg whites while mixing on high speed until glossy.
- Spread the topping evenly over cooled pie bars; toast lightly if desired. Cut into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 55 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Use fresh sweet potatoes for the best flavor. Don’t overmix the filling to keep it light and fluffy. Allow bars to cool completely before slicing for clean edges.