Sweet Potato Cream Cheese Bars
Experience the warmth of hospitality by indulging in our Sweet Potato Cream Cheese Bars. These mouthwatering dessert bars offer a harmony of flavors combining the richness of cream cheese, the velvety sweetness of potatoes and the crunchy goodness of toasted pecans. All these heavenly ingredients rest atop a buttery and crumbly crust. Each bite is a symphony of taste sensations as the creamy cream cheese swirl beautifully complements the spiced filling made with potatoes. Whether you choose to share them with loved ones or savor them all to yourself these bars provide a joyful experience that transforms any occasion into a celebration. Fulfill your cravings for something sweet. Create cherished memories with a batch of these divine bars that will undoubtedly have everyone clamoring for seconds.
2 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 package white cake mix about 3.33 cups
- 1 c. chopped pecans toasted
- 1/2 c. cold butter cubed
- 1 package 8 oz. cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 c. sugar
- 3 large eggs at room temperature
- 1 can 14 oz. sweetened condensed milk, divided
- 3 c. cooked and mashed sweet potatoes about 3 medium
- 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Begin by combining the white cake mix and toasted pecans. Cut in the butter until the mixture has a crumbly texture.
- Press this mixture of pecans and butter onto the bottom of a greased baking dish measuring 13x9 inches.
- In a bowl beat the cream cheese, sugar, 1 egg and 2 tablespoons of milk until it becomes smooth. Set aside this mixture for now.
- In another bowl stir together the mashed potatoes, remaining eggs, the rest of the sweetened condensed milk and pumpkin pie spice. Pour this mixture of potatoes over the pecan crust.
- Dollop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the layer of potato. Use a knife to swirl or mix in the cream cheese with the sweet potato filling creating a pattern.
- Bake in your preheated oven for, around 45 minutes. Until you notice that the bars have set and developed a golden color on top.
- Allow your Sweet Potato Cream Cheese Bars to cool completely before cutting them into bars. It's best to chill them for the most satisfactory results.
Notes
To enjoy this recipe without gluten make sure to choose a cake mix that is specifically labeled as gluten-free. It's important to note that certain commercial cake mixes might contain wheat flour so be cautious. Also take a moment to review the ingredients, in your pumpkin pie spice to ensure they are free of gluten. By making these swaps you can relish the taste of sweet potato cream cheese bars without any concerns, about gluten.