Description
Creamy Southern sweet potato pie bars blend classic comfort with modern dessert innovation. Silky spiced filling nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust promises delightful moments of pure indulgence you’ll savor slice after slice.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
Sweeteners:
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar
Spices and Extras:
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for crust)
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (for filling)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven at 350F (175C) and coat an 8×8-inch baking dish with cooking spray or butter.
- Create the crust by combining flour, rolled oats, melted butter, brown sugar, and salt in a mixing bowl until the ingredients form a cohesive mixture.
- Press the crust mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish, ensuring a compact and smooth surface.
- Whisk sweet potatoes, granulated sugar, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in a separate bowl until the filling becomes completely smooth and well-integrated.
- Gently pour the sweet potato mixture over the prepared crust, spreading it evenly to cover the entire surface.
- Transfer the baking dish to the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, watching for a set filling and slightly golden edges.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool completely at room temperature, which helps the filling stabilize and makes cutting easier.
- Once cooled, slice into neat square portions using a sharp knife.
- Optionally, dust the bars with a light sprinkle of powdered sugar just before serving to enhance presentation and add a touch of sweetness.
Notes
- Swap rolled oats with gluten-free oats for a celiac-friendly version that maintains the crust’s delightful texture and nutty flavor.
- Use parchment paper in the baking dish for effortless removal and clean cutting of bars with crisp, smooth edges.
- Roast sweet potatoes beforehand to intensify their natural sweetness and create a deeper, more complex flavor profile in the filling.
- Chill the bars completely before serving to help them set firmly and enhance the overall taste and presentation of this delectable dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 241 kcal
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 90 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 35 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg