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A tray of sweet potato pie bars with a golden crust, creamy spiced filling, and whipped cream topping.

Sweet Potato Pie Bars Recipe – Easy Fall Dessert with Spiced Filling & Buttery Crust

These Sweet Potato Pie Bars are a delicious twist on the classic holiday dessert—easy to slice, serve, and share. With a buttery shortbread crust and a smooth, spiced sweet potato filling, each bar delivers the warmth of cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla in every bite. Perfect for Thanksgiving, potlucks, or cozy fall weekends, they’re topped with whipped cream or pecans for extra indulgence. These bars are simple to make, freezer-friendly, and guaranteed to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Total Time 2 hours
Course Dessert
Cuisine American / Comfort Food, Southern-Inspired
Servings 16 bars
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • 9×13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Electric mixer or whisk
  • Spatula
  • Measuring Cups and Spoons
  • Parchment paper (optional)

Ingredients
  

Crust:

  • 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs or crushed shortbread cookies
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar

Filling:

  • 2 cups mashed roasted sweet potatoes
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup evaporated milk or condensed milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ginger
  • Pinch of salt

Optional Toppings:

  • Marshmallow fluff
  • Whipped cream
  • Chopped pecans
  • Caramel drizzle

Instructions
 

  • Prepare Sweet Potatoes Roast or boil sweet potatoes until tender. Peel and mash until smooth.
  • Make the Filling In a bowl, mix mashed sweet potatoes with eggs, sugar, spices, milk, vanilla, and salt until creamy.
  • Prepare the Crust Combine crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a parchment-lined 9x13 pan. Pre-bake at 350°F (175°C) for 10 minutes.
  • Add Filling and Bake Pour filling over crust. Smooth top. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 45–50 minutes until set.
  • Cool and Slice Cool completely, then chill for 1 hour before slicing for clean edges.

Notes

  • Roast sweet potatoes for richer flavor and less moisture
  • Chill bars before slicing for best texture
  • Customize with marshmallow topping, pecan streusel, or maple glaze
  • Make vegan with coconut milk and flax eggs
  • Use gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour for GF crust
  • Store in fridge up to 5 days or freeze for 2 months
Keyword easy pie alternative, Fall Dessert, Southern baking, sweet potato pie bars, Thanksgiving treat