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    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe

    Published: Oct 22, 2020 · Modified: Oct 6, 2023 by Jennifer · This post may contain affiliate links · Leave a Comment

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    This Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe is a really fun recipe to try to shake things up this holiday season! Everyone loves sweet potato casserole, right? Well why not kick that Thanksgiving side dish staple up a notch and turn it into a full blown dessert?

    These Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars are sweet and rich in flavor, so a little bit  definitely goes a long way! 

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars topped with crumbly topping in a baking pan

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe

    I have no clue how sweet potatoes became a staple on every family dinner table for Thanksgiving and Christmas, but at some point, it just became A THING. I personally have never really cared for them, but of course I eat sweet potato casserole every holiday dinner! 

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars topped with crumbly topping in a baking pan
    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars on a spatula in a baking dish

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    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars topped with crumbly topping in a baking pan

    How to Make This Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe 

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe Crust Ingredients: 

    • 1 package, 15.25 oz, yellow cake mix
    • ½ cup butter, softened
    • 1 egg

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    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe Filling Ingredients: 

    • 1 can, 29 oz, sweet potato, drained
    • 1 package, 8 oz, cream cheese, softened
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe Topping Ingredients: 

    • 1 cup sour cream
    • ¼ cup white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1-¼ cups granola (without raisins)
    • ¾ cup white baking chips
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe Crust Directions: 

    Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside. 

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe

    Beat cake mix, butter and egg together in a bowl. Mixture will be crumbly before it comes together as a dough. Press into prepared pan and set aside. 

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe Filling Directions: 

    Add sweet potatoes to a mixer and beat well until smooth.

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe

    Add cream cheese, sugar, egg and pumpkin pie spice and beat until smooth.

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe

    Pour cover crust and spread evenly. 

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe

    Bake until center is almost set, about 20-25 minutes. While baking, put together the topping. 

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe Topping Directions: 

    Add sour cream, sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine granola, baking chips and pumpkin pie spice and mix well. 

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe

    When cooking is complete, spread sour cream mixture over the top of the bars.

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe

    Sprinkle with granola mixture.

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe

    Bake for an additional 6-8 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before refrigerating at least 4 hours before serving. 

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars topped with crumbly topping in a baking pan

    Slice into 24 bars and serve. Store covered in the refrigerator. 

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    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars topped with crumbly topping in a baking pan

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    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe

    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars

    Jennifer
    Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars
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    Prep Time 5 minutes mins
    Cook Time 32 minutes mins
    Resting Time 4 hours hrs
    Course Dessert, Holiday Dessert
    Cuisine American
    Servings 24 servings

    Ingredients
      

    • Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe Crust Ingredients:
    • 15.25 oz yellow cake mix ,
    • ½ cup butter softened
    • 1 egg
    • Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe Filling Ingredients:
    • 29 oz sweet potato drained
    • 1 oz cream cheese, softened
    • ½ cup white sugar
    • 1 egg
    • 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
    • Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe Topping Ingredients:
    • 1 cup sour cream
    • ¼ cup white sugar
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla
    • 1-¼ cups granola without raisins
    • ¾ cup white baking chips
    • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

    Instructions
     

    • Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe Crust Directions:
    • Preheat oven to 350. Grease a 9x13 baking pan with nonstick cooking spray and set aside.
    • Beat cake mix, butter and egg together in a bowl. Mixture will be crumbly before it comes together as a dough. Press into prepared pan and set aside.
    • Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe Filling Directions:
    • Add sweet potatoes to a mixer and beat well until smooth. Add cream cheese, sugar, egg and pumpkin pie spice and geat until smooth. Pour cover crust and spread evenly.
    • Bake until center is almost set, about 20-25 minutes. While baking, put together the topping.
    • Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipe Topping Directions:
    • Add sour cream, sugar, and vanilla in a small bowl and mix well. In a separate bowl, combine granola, baking chips and pumpkin pie spice and mix well.
    • When cooking is complete, spread sour cream mixture over the top of the bars. Sprinkle with granola mixture. Bake for an additional 6-8 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack before refrigerating at least 4 hours before serving.
    • Slice into 24 bars and serve. Store covered in the refrigerator.

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    Keyword Cheesecake, christmas, dessert, Sweet Potato, thanksgiving
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