Sweet Potato Pie Bars

If you love traditional sweet potato pie but want a fun, easy-to-serve version perfect for parties, holiday gatherings, or everyday indulgence, these Sweet Potato Pie Bars are your new favorite dessert. With a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy spiced sweet potato filling, and optional toppings like whipped cream or pecans, this recipe delivers all the cozy, nostalgic flavors of sweet potato pie in a handheld, sliceable bar.

Perfect for fall, Thanksgiving, or any time you crave rich, velvety pie flavors without the fuss of rolling pastry dough, these bars are easy to make and guaranteed to impress.

🍠 Why You’ll Love These Sweet Potato Pie Bars

• Classic sweet potato pie flavor, no pie crust required
• Perfect for slicing, serving, and sharing at gatherings
• Buttery graham cracker (or vanilla wafer) crust for a satisfying crunch
• Creamy, spiced filling loaded with warm fall flavors
• Easy to top with whipped cream, marshmallow fluff, or nuts
• Great make-ahead dessert for holidays

📝 Ingredients You’ll Need

For the Crust:

• 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed vanilla wafers)
• ½ cup melted butter
• ¼ cup brown sugar

For the Filling:

• 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes (about 2 medium sweet potatoes)
• ½ cup brown sugar
• 2 large eggs
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon cinnamon
• ½ teaspoon nutmeg
• ¼ teaspoon salt

For the Topping (Optional but Amazing):

• Whipped cream or marshmallow fluff
• Chopped pecans

⏱️ Time & Servings

• Prep Time: 20 minutes
• Bake Time: 35–40 minutes
• Total Time: 1 hour (including cooling)
• Servings: 9–12 bars

👨‍🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Prep the Pan

• Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
• Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.

2. Make the Crust

• In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and brown sugar.
• Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
• Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool slightly.

3. Prepare the Sweet Potato Filling

• In a mixing bowl, whisk together the mashed sweet potatoes, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until smooth and well combined.

4. Bake the Bars

• Pour the filling over the pre-baked crust and smooth the top.
• Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the filling is set and slightly firm to the touch.
• Allow to cool completely in the pan before slicing.

5. Top and Serve

• Top with dollops of whipped cream, marshmallow fluff, or sprinkle with chopped pecans for added crunch and flavor.
• Slice into bars and serve chilled or at room temperature.

💡 Tips for the Best Sweet Potato Pie Bars

• Roast or boil sweet potatoes ahead of time and mash until silky smooth.
• Cool the bars completely for clean slicing.
• Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
• Add a drizzle of caramel sauce or a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar for extra indulgence.

🍽️ Serving Suggestions

• Perfect for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or fall dessert tables
• Pair with coffee, hot cider, or tea
• Serve alongside pumpkin pie bars or pecan pie for a festive dessert spread

💬 Final Thoughts

These Sweet Potato Pie Bars combine all the comfort of classic pie with the convenience of a handheld bar. Rich, creamy, spiced filling over a crunchy, buttery crust, topped with fluffy whipped cream or crunchy pecans — what’s not to love?

Easy to make, perfect for slicing and sharing, and guaranteed to satisfy your sweet tooth all season long.

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