Description
Decadent and easy-to-make sweet potato cheesecake bars with a graham cracker crust.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- 5 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 cup mashed sweet potato
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground allspice
- ¼ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs, 5 tablespoons melted butter, and 2 tablespoons granulated sugar. Mix until crumbs are moistened and resemble wet sand. Press mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of a parchment-lined 8×8 inch baking pan. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden brown. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat 16 ounces softened cream cheese with ½ cup granulated sugar until smooth. Add 2 large eggs one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and ½ cup sour cream. Mix until just combined.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together 1 cup mashed sweet potato, ½ cup packed brown sugar, 1 large egg, ½ teaspoon cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, and ¼ teaspoon allspice. Gently fold this mixture into the cream cheese mixture until just combined, allowing for streaks.
- Pour the sweet potato cheesecake filling evenly over the pre-baked crust. Spread smoothly. Gently pour ¼ cup heavy cream over the top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Let the bars cool completely on a wire rack. Cover loosely and refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, to firm up and develop flavor. Lift out of the pan using parchment overhang and cut into bars with a sharp knife.
Notes
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.
- These bars taste even better the next day.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars, Dessert, Cheesecake