Best 7 Philadelphia Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful harmony of sweet potato and cheesecake with our Philadelphia Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars recipe. This delectable dessert combines the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes with the creamy richness of Philadelphia cream cheese, resulting in a velvety smooth and tantalizing treat. Each bite offers a symphony of flavors and textures, from the tender sweet potato base to the luscious cheesecake filling and the crispy graham cracker crust. This recipe also includes two additional variations to satisfy every palate: a gluten-free option for those with dietary restrictions and a no-bake version for those who prefer a simpler preparation. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, our detailed instructions and helpful tips will guide you through the process of creating these irresistible cheesecake bars.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE BARS



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Provided by Miranda Couse

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 (15.25-ounce box) yellow cake mix
1/2 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
1 large egg (room temperature)
15 ounce can sweet potatoes (drained)
8 ounces cream cheese
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg (room temperature)
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup plain greek yogurt
1 1/4 cups oats and honey granola
1/2 cup white chocolate chips
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Line a 9x13 baking dish with foil and spray with non-stick spray.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 491 kcal, Carbohydrate 70 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 21 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, Cholesterol 71 mg, Sodium 423 mg, Fiber 2 g, Sugar 41 g, ServingSize 1 serving

SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE BARS



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Your whole house will be filled with the aroma of pumpkin spice when you bake these wonderful sweet potato cheesecake bars. They look complicated but are so easy, you can whip up a batch anytime. -Nancy Whitford, Edwards, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 large egg, room temperature
FILLING:
1 can (15 ounces) sweet potatoes, drained
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, cubed
1/2 cup plus 1/4 cup sugar, divided
1 large egg, room temperature
1-1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1 cup sour cream
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
TOPPING:
1-1/4 cups granola without raisins
1/2 cup white baking chips
1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat the cake mix, butter and egg until crumbly. Press onto the bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Place the sweet potatoes, cream cheese, 1/2 cup sugar, egg and pie spice in a food processor; cover and process until blended. Spread over crust., Bake at 350° until center is almost set, 20-25 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the sour cream, vanilla and remaining sugar. Spread over filling. Combine topping ingredients; sprinkle over top. Bake just until set, 5-8 minutes longer. Cool on a wire rack., Refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 45mg cholesterol, Sodium 217mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

PHILADELPHIA SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE BARS



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Fans of sweet potato casserole know: Sweet potatoes rock! Not surprisingly, they also rock in these marshmallow-topped cheesecake bars.

Provided by My Food and Family

Categories     Dairy

Time 6h

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

1-1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
1 cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided
2 Tbsp. butter, melted
4 pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
1 can (15 oz.) sweet potatoes, well drained, mashed
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/8 tsp. crushed red pepper
4 eggs
2 cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 325°F.
  • Line 13x9-inch pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix cracker crumbs, nuts, 2 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar, potatoes, vanilla, spices and crushed pepper with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 40 to 45 min. or until center is almost set. Cool 10 min; top with marshmallows. Cool cheesecake completely. Refrigerate 4 hours.
  • Heat broiler when ready to serve cheesecake. Broil cheesecake, 6 inches from heat, 1 to 2 min. or until marshmallows are golden brown. Use foil handles to remove cheesecake from pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 380, Fat 24 g, SaturatedFat 13 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 125 mg, Sodium 310 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 6 g

SWEET POTATO-CHEESECAKE SQUARES



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Try these cheesecake squares in place of (gasp!) pumpkin pie. A no-fail press-in crust is ideal for novice bakers.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cake Recipes

Time 3h30m

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 medium sweet potatoes (1 1/2 pounds total)
18 graham crackers (9 ounces total)
1 cup sugar, divided
1 stick plus 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, divided
Fine salt
1 1/2 cups ricotta
1/2 cup low-fat plain Greek yogurt
4 large eggs
Lightly sweetened whipped cream, for serving

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake sweet potatoes until tender, about 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool slightly, then discard skins and mash flesh with a fork (you should have 1 1/2 cups).
  • In a food processor, pulse graham crackers until finely ground (you should have about 2 1/4 cups). Add 1/3 cup sugar, 1 stick butter, and 1/4 teaspoon salt and pulse until combined. Firmly press mixture into a 9-by-13-inch baking dish. Bake until crust is dry and set, about 12 minutes. Remove from oven and reduce temperature to 325 degrees.
  • Meanwhile, in clean food processor, puree sweet potatoes, ricotta, yogurt, eggs, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and remaining 3 tablespoons butter and 2/3 cup sugar. Pour into crust and bake until just set in center, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack, 30 minutes, then refrigerate until cold, 1 hour (or overnight). Cut into squares and top with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 347 g, Fat 18 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 8 g, SaturatedFat 10 g

SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE



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A baked-on nut topping and spicy sweet potato filling set this cheesecake apart from the ordinary.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 7h30m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 18

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 egg yolk
3 medium sweet potatoes, cooked and mashed (about 2 cups)
1 tablespoon butter or margarine, melted
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
4 eggs
1/2 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
6 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 400°F. In medium bowl, stir 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup butter, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and the egg yolk until mixture forms a ball. Pat about two-thirds of the dough on bottom only of 10-inch springform pan (with side removed) to make bottom crust 1/8 inch thick.
  • Bake 8 to 10 minutes or until crust just begins to brown around edge. Reduce oven temperature to 300°F. Attach side to pan. Pat remaining dough about 1 inch up inside of pan.
  • In medium bowl, beat sweet potatoes, 1 tablespoon butter, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, the nutmeg and vanilla with electric mixer on low speed until blended; set aside. In large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 cup sugar on medium speed about 1 minute or until smooth. Beat in sweet potato mixture on low speed about 1 minute or until blended. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Spoon batter into crust in pan. Place springform pan in larger pan on oven rack. Pour very hot water into larger pan to one-third the height of springform pan.
  • Bake cheesecake about 1 hour 30 minutes, adding very hot water to larger pan as needed, until center is set.
  • Meanwhile, in small bowl, stir flour, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon until crumbly. Stir in pecans. Set Crumb Topping aside.
  • Sprinkle Topping over cheesecake. Bake about 30 minutes longer or until topping is set. Remove from pan of water. Cool cheesecake 30 minutes. Loosen side from pan; remove. Refrigerate uncovered 3 to 4 hours or until chilled. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 480, Carbohydrate 39 g, Cholesterol 140 mg, Fat 6 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 7 g, SaturatedFat 17 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 220 mg

SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE



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Sweet potatoes are a delectable addition to cheesecake. The rich, buttery flavor, and the smooth texture are perfect. This is a good pick for the fall or winter table.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Holiday Cake Recipes

Time 3h40m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 ¼ cups graham cracker crumbs
¼ cup white sugar
¼ cup butter, melted
2 pounds sweet potatoes
3 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
⅞ cup white sugar
⅓ cup sour cream
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
3 eggs, room temperature
¾ cup packed brown sugar
¼ cup butter
¼ cup heavy whipping cream
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ).
  • Mix together graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and 1/4 cup melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a 9 1/2-inch springform pan. Bake 10 minutes; remove from oven and set aside. Keep the oven on.
  • Place potatoes in a baking dish. Bake until a knife inserted in center goes through easily, about 1 hour. Cool sweet potatoes enough to handle, peel, and puree.
  • Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons white sugar until smooth. Mix in sour cream, 1/4 cup cream, and 1 1/2 cups sweet potato puree. Beat in eggs one at a time, blending well after each. Pour filling into crust.
  • Bake in 350 degrees F (175 degrees C ) oven until a tester inserted near the center comes out clean, about 1 hour (center may still be slightly jiggly).
  • Turn off the oven. Let cake stand 1 hour in oven with door ajar.
  • Combine brown sugar and 1/4 cup butter or margarine in a heavy small saucepan. Stir over low heat until sugar dissolves. Increase heat, and bring to a boil. Mix in 1/4 cup cream, then nuts. Pour hot topping over cheesecake. Store leftover cheesecake in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 618.7 calories, Carbohydrate 57.6 g, Cholesterol 144.8 mg, Fat 40.9 g, Fiber 3.4 g, Protein 8.9 g, SaturatedFat 21.4 g, Sodium 343.3 mg, Sugar 38.6 g

PHILADELPHIA SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE BARS



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Fans of sweet potato casserole know: Sweet potatoes rock! Not surprisingly, they also rock in these marshmallow-topped cheesecake bars.

Provided by Kraft Heinz

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

cups graham cracker crumbs
cup finely chopped pecans
cup plus 2 Tbsp. sugar, divided
Tbsp. butter, melted
pkg. (8 oz. each) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened
can (15 oz.) sweet potatoes, well drained, mashed
tsp. vanilla
tsp. ground cinnamon
tsp. ground nutmeg
tsp. crushed red pepper
eggs
cups JET-PUFFED Miniature Marshmallows

Steps:

  • Line 13x9-inch pan with Reynolds Wrap® Aluminum Foil, with ends of foil extending over sides. Mix cracker crumbs, nuts, 2 Tbsp. sugar and butter; press onto bottom of prepared pan.
  • Beat cream cheese, remaining sugar, potatoes, vanilla, spices and crushed pepper with mixer until blended. Add eggs, 1 at a time, mixing on low speed after each just until blended. Pour over crust.
  • Bake 40 to 45 min. or until center is almost set. Cool 10 min; top with marshmallows. Cool cheesecake completely. Refrigerate 4 hours.
  • Heat broiler when ready to serve cheesecake. Broil cheesecake, 6 inches from heat, 1 to 2 min. or until marshmallows are golden brown. Use foil handles to remove cheesecake from pan before cutting into bars.

Tips:

  • Use a food processor or blender to get the smoothest sweet potato puree.
  • If you don't have a food processor or blender, you can grate the sweet potatoes on a box grater.
  • Be sure to use full-fat cream cheese for the richest flavor and texture.
  • Don't over-mix the cheesecake batter. Over-mixing can make the cheesecake tough.
  • Bake the cheesecake in a water bath to prevent it from cracking.
  • Let the cheesecake cool completely before serving. This will help it set properly.

Conclusion:

These Philadelphia Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars are a delicious and decadent dessert that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with a creamy sweet potato cheesecake filling and a graham cracker crust. The cheesecake bars are baked in a water bath, which helps to prevent them from cracking. They are then chilled until firm and served with a dollop of whipped cream.

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