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Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars

Creamy Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Everyone Will Love

Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars combine creamy cheesecake and the unique sweetness of sweet potatoes for a delicious fall dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Graham Crackers Crushed
  • 5 Tbsp Unsalted Butter Melted
  • 2 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Softened
  • 1 cup Granulated Sugar Adjusted to taste
  • 3 large Eggs Room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
For the Sweet Potato Layer
  • 2 cups Sweet Potatoes Well-mashed
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Adjust according to preference
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Ground Ginger Optional
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Or half-and-half

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch baking dish
  • Mixing Bowl
  • electric mixer

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C) and prepare a 9x9 inch baking dish.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine crushed graham crackers, melted butter, sugar, and a dash of cinnamon until it resembles wet sand. Press into the prepared baking pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until set and lightly browned. Allow to cool.
  4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until creamy. Gradually add sugar, mixing until fluffy. Incorporate eggs one at a time, then fold in vanilla extract.
  5. Spread the cheesecake mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
  6. In another bowl, combine mashed sweet potatoes with sugar, ground cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth.
  7. Gently spoon the sweet potato mixture over the cheesecake layer, spreading carefully.
  8. Bake for 40-50 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly. Allow to cool.
  9. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours, or overnight if possible.
  10. Cut into squares and serve with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 180mgFiber: 1gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 1620IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure sweet potatoes are mashed very smooth. Chill overnight for best flavor and texture.

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