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Spiced Holiday Dessert Bars

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Butter-rich crust topped with smooth cheesecake and spiced sweet potato swirls. Fantastic for festivities.

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Updated on Wed, 02 Apr 2025 13:11:47 GMT
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Sweet potato's spiced smoothness joins tangy cheesecake flavors in these autumn-inspired treats. Every mouthful combines crunchy graham base with silky filling and sweet potato ribbons, making them a hit at any warm gathering.

What Makes These Special

Sweet potato pie meets cheesecake in this knockout dessert. The smooth, indulgent feel with fall spices and that crispy bottom will have friends begging you for your secret.

What You'll Need

  • Graham bits: 1 ½ cups newly crushed.
  • Sweet potatoes: 1 cup baked and squashed.
  • Cream cheese: 16 oz at room warmth.
  • Sugars: ½ cup brown 2 tbsp white.
  • Eggs: 3 large newly bought.
  • Spices: Fall mix cinnamon nutmeg.
  • Creams: Heavy sour for depth.

Cooking Steps

Get Ready:
Warm oven to 325°F put paper in your pan.
Bottom:
Combine crumbs butter sugar push down bake 8 mins.
Middle:
Whip cheese sugar eggs vanilla sour cream add in.
Upper Part:
Combine potatoes sugar egg spices cream mix through.
Cook:
40-45 mins until firm cool and rest overnight.
Serve:
Slice dish up taste autumn in each bite.
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Helpful Tricks

Warm ingredients mix smoothly. Home-roasted potatoes give better flavor. Letting it chill overnight means neater slices.

Frequently Asked Questions

→ When are the bars ready?

The middle should jiggle just slightly but still look set. Overbaking might crack them.

→ Is canned sweet potato okay?

Yep, just drain it well. Fresh usually tastes better, but canned works fine too.

→ What’s the point of parchment?

It’s super easy to lift the bars out of the pan later. Leave extra on the sides for gripping.

→ How long will they last?

Keep them chilled and they’re good for about 5 days. You can also freeze for 3 months.

→ Can I switch up the spices?

Of course! Try using pumpkin spice or add a pinch of ginger for a twist.

Potato Cheesecake Fall Bars

Creamy sweet potato cheesecake swirled with warm spices on a graham crust. A cozy holiday delight.

Prep Time
20 Minutes
Cook Time
45 Minutes
Total Time
65 Minutes
By: Lily Chen

Category: Sweet Stuff

Difficulty: Intermediate

Cuisine: American

Yield: 16 Servings (16 bars)

Dietary: Vegetarian

Ingredients

01 1 cup mashed sweet potatoes.
02 16 oz cream cheese.
03 ½ tsp cinnamon.
04 5 tbsp melted butter.
05 1½ cups of graham cracker crumbs.
06 ¼ tsp nutmeg.
07 2 tbsp sugar.
08 ½ cup sour cream.
09 ½ cup brown sugar.
10 1 egg.
11 ¼ cup heavy cream.
12 ½ cup sugar.
13 2 eggs.
14 1 tsp vanilla extract.
15 ¼ tsp allspice.

Instructions

Step 01

Get the oven ready by heating it to 325°F. Lay some parchment paper in a 9x9 pan.

Step 02

Grab the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar, stir them together, and press it into the bottom of your prepared pan.

Step 03

Pop the crust into the oven and bake for around 8 minutes. Afterward, let it chill out and cool down.

Step 04

Using a mixer, whip together the cream cheese and sugar until the mix looks nice and smooth.

Step 05

Throw in the eggs, one at a time. Mix well after each one.

Step 06

Blend in the sour cream and vanilla until everything is evenly mixed.

Step 07

Pour the creamy mixture on top of the crust that's in your pan.

Step 08

Combine the mashed sweet potato, brown sugar, egg, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, and heavy cream. Stir it all up until it's smooth.

Step 09

Spread the sweet potato layer on top of the cheesecake batter, then gently swirl through with a knife.

Step 10

Let the pan bake in the oven for about 40–45 minutes. Once it's done, let it cool down fully.

Step 11

Stick the cheesecake into the fridge for at least 4 hours, or leave it overnight for the best results.

Notes

  1. Great treat for fall!
  2. Overnight chilling makes it taste even better.

Tools You'll Need

  • Square 9x9 pan.
  • Lining parchment.
  • Hand or stand mixer.
  • Set of bowls.

Allergy Information

Please check ingredients for potential allergens and consult a health professional if in doubt.
  • Contains dairy.
  • Contains eggs.
  • Contains wheat.

Nutrition Facts (Per Serving)

It is important to consider this information as approximate and not to use it as definitive health advice.
  • Calories: 285
  • Total Fat: 18 g
  • Total Carbohydrate: 28 g
  • Protein: 4 g