Sweet Potato Pie Bars

Sweet Potato Pie Bars – Creamy, Spiced & Irresistibly Easy

These Sweet Potato Pie Bars capture all the cozy, comforting flavors of a traditional Southern sweet potato pie, but in an easy-to-share bar form! With a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy sweet potato filling, and warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, they’re the perfect fall dessert for family gatherings, potlucks, or holiday tables. Serve them chilled or at room temperature — either way, they’re a guaranteed hit!

Ingredients

For the Crust:

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup unsalted butter, melted

For the Filling:

• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (cooked and cooled)
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• 3 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon ground ginger
• ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

Step 1. Prepare the Crust

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. In a medium bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs and brown sugar.
3. Pour in the melted butter and mix until the crumbs are evenly coated.
4. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9x13-inch baking pan to form an even crust.
5. Bake for 8–10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.

Step 2. Make the Filling

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt.
2. Mix well until smooth and fully combined.

Step 3. Assemble the Bars

Pour the sweet potato filling evenly over the cooled crust, spreading it smoothly with a spatula.

Step 4. Bake

Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 5. Cool and Serve

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Once cooled, cut into squares or bars.

Step 6. Optional

Top with a dollop of whipped cream or a light dusting of powdered sugar before serving for an extra festive touch.

Tips & Variations

• Use leftover baked or boiled sweet potatoes for extra convenience.
• Add a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts to the crust for a nutty crunch.
• Want a richer flavor? Substitute half the evaporated milk with heavy cream.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.

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Sweet Potato Pie Bars Recipe

Prep Time: 20 mins   |   Cook Time: 35 mins   |   Total Time: 55 mins

Yield: 12–15 bars   |   Course: Dessert   |   Cuisine: Southern American

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup melted unsalted butter
• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• ½ cup brown sugar
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• 3 large eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 tsp ground cinnamon
• ½ tsp ground nutmeg
• ¼ tsp ground ginger
• ¼ tsp salt

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Prepare and bake crust for 8–10 minutes; let cool.
2. Whisk together sweet potatoes, sugars, milk, eggs, vanilla, and spices until smooth.
3. Pour filling over cooled crust and spread evenly.
4. Bake for 30–35 minutes, until set and firm in the center.
5. Cool completely before slicing into bars.
6. Optional: Serve with whipped cream or powdered sugar on top.

Pro Tip: For extra creaminess, let the bars chill in the fridge for a few hours before serving — they taste even better the next day!