Best 7 Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delightful symphony of flavors with our tantalizing Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars. These delectable treats are a harmonious blend of sweet and savory, featuring a tender crust made from a unique combination of graham cracker crumbs, oats, and spices. The luscious cheesecake filling, infused with the natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes, offers a velvety smooth texture that melts in your mouth. Each bite is a journey through a symphony of textures and flavors, making these bars an absolute delight for any cheesecake enthusiast.

Accompanying the Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars recipe is a collection of equally enticing treats that cater to diverse taste preferences. For those who favor a classic cheesecake experience, the Traditional Cheesecake Bars offer a rich and creamy filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust. If you seek a burst of tangy citrus, the Key Lime Cheesecake Bars tantalize with their zesty filling and refreshing lime flavor. And for the chocolate lovers, the Chocolate Cheesecake Bars are a decadent indulgence with their rich chocolate filling and a hint of cocoa in the crust.

With step-by-step instructions and helpful tips, this article guides you through the process of crafting each cheesecake bar variation. Whether you're a seasoned baker or just starting your culinary adventures, these recipes empower you to create showstopping desserts that will impress your family and friends.

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SWEET POTATO CHEESECAKE BARS



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Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars have layers full of creamy goodness! Topped with a cinnamon whipped cream, this dessert will never fail to please a crowd!

Provided by Catalina Castravet

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h50m

Number Of Ingredients 21

3 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/3 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
4 packages (8 oz each) cream cheese (at room temperature)
1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoon cornstarch
4 large eggs (at room temperature)
1/2 cup heavy whipping cream (at room temperature)
3/4 cup sour cream (at room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups sweet potato puree
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon pumpkin spice (optional)
Half of the remaining butter from the Cheesecake Layer
2 cups heavy whipping cream (cold)
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Adjust the top rack to be positioned in the middle of the oven.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507 kcal, Carbohydrate 85 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 16 g, SaturatedFat 8 g, Cholesterol 99 mg, Sodium 336 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 60 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.

SWEET POTATO CREAM CHEESE BARS



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If you're looking for something other than pumpkin, these sweet potato bars are a yummy alternative. Make them ahead-they're even better refrigerated overnight. -Debbie Glasscock, Conway, Arkansas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h5m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 package white cake mix (regular size)
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
1/2 cup cold butter, cubed
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup sugar
3 large eggs, room temperature
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk, divided
3 cups cooked and mashed sweet potatoes (about 3 medium)
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Combine cake mix and pecans; cut in butter until crumbly. Press mixture onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish., Beat cream cheese, sugar, 1 egg and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth; set aside. Stir together sweet potatoes, remaining eggs, remaining milk and pie spice; pour over pecan mixture. Dollop cream cheese mixture over sweet potato mixture. Cut through cream cheese mixture with a knife to swirl into sweet potato mixture., Bake until set and slightly golden on top, about 45 minutes. Allow to cool completely; chill before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 15g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 51mg cholesterol, Sodium 240mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.

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 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

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.

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

Tips:

  • To ensure a smooth and creamy cheesecake filling, use full-fat cream cheese that has been softened to room temperature.
  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate or cocoa powder in the crust.
  • If you don't have a food processor, you can mash the sweet potatoes by hand using a potato masher or fork.
  • To prevent the cheesecake bars from cracking, bake them in a water bath.
  • Allow the cheesecake bars to cool completely before slicing and serving.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato cheesecake bars are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert that is perfect for any occasion. With their creamy cheesecake filling, sweet potato crust, and chocolate drizzle, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. Whether you're looking for a special treat for a party or a simple dessert to enjoy at home, these sweet potato cheesecake bars are sure to please.

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