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Sweet Potato Pie Bars

Sweet Potato Pie Bars: A Cozy Fall Treat You’ll Love

These Sweet Potato Pie Bars offer a nostalgic fall flavor with a creamy filling and a buttery crust, perfect for Thanksgiving.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Graham Cracker Crust
  • 9 sheets Graham Crackers
  • 2 tablespoons Granulated Sugar
  • 6 tablespoons Unsalted Butter melted
For the Sweet Potato Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Sweet Potato Puree
  • 3 large Large Eggs
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1 cup Heavy Cream
  • 2 tablespoons Bourbon (or Vanilla) optional
  • 1 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Spices (Cinnamon, Ginger, Cloves) to taste
For the Marshmallow Topping
  • 2 large Large Egg Whites
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar
  • 1 cup Light Corn Syrup
  • 1/4 cup Water

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch metal baking pan
  • Food Processor
  • Blender
  • mixing bowl
  • Saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan by lining it with foil.
  2. Blend graham crackers, sugar, and sea salt until fine, mix with melted butter, and press into the pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 10 minutes and let it cool completely.
Filling
  1. Combine sweet potato puree, eggs, milk, cream, bourbon, salt, and spices in a blender and blend until smooth.
  2. Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  3. Bake for about 40 minutes until the edges are set with a slight wobble in the center.
Marshmallow Topping
  1. Beat egg whites and cream of tartar until soft peaks form.
  2. Cook corn syrup, sugar, water, and a pinch of salt over medium heat until it reaches 240°F (115°C).
  3. Drizzle hot syrup into the egg whites while whipping until fluffy and glossy.
  4. Spread the marshmallow topping over the cooled filling and toast until golden.
Serving
  1. Cool at room temperature for at least 1 hour, slice into squares, and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Store bars in an airtight container for up to 5 days or freeze them for up to 2 months. Thaw in refrigerator and reheat to serve.

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