Sweet Potato Pie Bars
This twist on the classic sweet potato pie transforms it into easy-to-serve bars! Perfect for sharing, these sweet and spiced treats deliver the comforting flavors you love in every bite.
Ingredients:
2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (roasted or boiled and peeled)
1 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
1/2 cup evaporated milk
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1 pre-baked pie crust (homemade or store-bought, pressed into a rectangular baking dish)
Instructions:
Preheat the Oven:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
Mix the Filling:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the mashed sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, melted butter, and evaporated milk. Mix until smooth and creamy.
Add Eggs and Flavorings:
Beat in the eggs one at a time until fully incorporated. Stir in the vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger.
Assemble:
Pour the sweet potato mixture over the pre-baked pie crust in your baking dish. Spread evenly with a spatula.
Bake:
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
Cool and Slice:
Let the pie cool completely in the baking dish. Once cooled, slice into bars for easy serving.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour
Yield: 12 bars