Purple Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars with Graham Crust
Purple Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars with Graham Crust are a stunning twist on classic cheesecake. Bursting with vibrant color and delightful flavor, these creamy bars feature a rich purple sweet potato filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for any occasion, they are sure to impress guests and satisfy your sweet tooth. Easy to prepare, these bars will be the highlight of your dessert table!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups purple sweet potatoes (mashed)
- 8 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- Boil or steam purple sweet potatoes until tender, then mash into a smooth puree.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese and sugar until fluffy. Add mashed sweet potatoes, eggs one at a time, and vanilla extract; mix until well combined.
- Pour the cheesecake filling over the crust and smooth out the surface.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set around edges but slightly wobbly in center. Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 70g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg