Best 8 Sweet Potato Dream Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a culinary delight with Sweet Potato Dream Bars, a delectable treat that tantalizes the taste buds with its harmonious blend of flavors and textures. This irresistible dessert features a base of tender sweet potato and oat crust, perfectly complementing the creamy, dreamy filling made from sweet potato, cream cheese, and spices. Topped with a crunchy pecan streusel, these bars offer a symphony of flavors and textures that will leave you craving more. Additionally, this recipe includes variations for a gluten-free crust and a vegan filling, ensuring that everyone can relish in the goodness of these Sweet Potato Dream Bars.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

SWEET POTATO DESSERT SQUARES



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I prepare sweet potatoes every week for my family, mostly as a side dish. But I've found this vegetable also makes desserts even more delightful. These moist, rich square have a great pecan crunch.-Betty Janway, Ruston, Louisiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h15m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size), divided
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 large egg, lightly beaten
FILLING:
3 cups cold mashed sweet potatoes (without added milk or butter)
2/3 cup whole milk
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
TOPPING:
6 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup chopped pecans
1/4 cup sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
Whipped cream and pecan halves, optional

Steps:

  • Set aside 3/4 cup of the cake mix. Combine the remaining mix with butter and egg until crumbly; spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Whisk filling ingredients until smooth; pour over crust. , For topping, cut butter into reserved cake mix until crumbly. Stir in the pecans, sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over the filling. , Bake at 350° for 60-65 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool. Garnish with whipped cream and pecan halves if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 399 calories, Fat 20g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 68mg cholesterol, Sodium 332mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (32g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g 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 DREAM BARS



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This recipe was one from my making busy in the kitchen- and had a dream about making pumpkin bars-so taking stock of what was in my pantry before going to the store- I hate shopping- and I actually did not go instead - I used what was in the pantry didn't have pumpkin but had canned sweet potatoes and made these...

Provided by Pat Duran

Categories     Cookies

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 c unsalted butter, room temperature
2 c dark brown sugar, packed
3 c all purpose flour
4 large eggs
1 1/2 c mashed sweet potatoes- from canned
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp each cloves and ginger
10 oz bag mini marshmallows

Steps:

  • 1. Drain sweet potatoes and mash well or puree in blender. Set aside. Preheat oven to 350^. Grease or spray well a jelly roll pan (15x10x2-inches) or two 8-inch square pans. (One can be frozen) Or one 9x13-inch pan.
  • 2. Cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy; add the eggs and mix as you add the salt and spices. Slowly add in flour. Mix just until batter is smooth.
  • 3. Fold potato puree into the batter. Pour batter into prepared pan or pans and bake 25-30 minutes; or until tested done with a cake tester inserted in center of bars comes out clean. Remove from oven.
  • 4. Turn oven to highest broiler setting. Sprinkle marshmallows on top of bars and place pan or pans on lowest rack so there is plenty of space between heat and marshmallows. Leave oven door ajar and rotate pan after they begin to brown. Marshmallows are done when they are dark golden brown on top. Remove pan or pans to cool on a wire rack. Place pan in freezer for 5-8 minutes for easier cutting. --- Note: These freeze well if marshmallows are left off the ones you want to freeze. After freezing -thaw at room temperature for 20 minutes then put the marshmallows on and place under the broiler as above.

SWEET POTATO DREAMS



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Lynn House, most recently of the Chicago bar Blackbird, drew on her Southern background for this rich cocktail. "One of my greatest memories as a child was making pies with my grandmother for the holidays," she said. "There would be apple, pecan, pumpkin and, of course, sweet potato pies." To her beloved sweet potatoes, Ms. House adds rum, maple syrup, cream and cinnamon. "Adding the whole egg to the cocktail turns it into a flip, which is a very traditional holiday drink," she said. The result is a creamy and comforting dessert drink, with an almost puddinglike texture.

Provided by Robert Simonson

Categories     quick, cocktails

Time 10m

Yield 1 drink

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 8-ounce can diced sweet potatoes in light syrup
2 ounces spiced rum
1 egg
1/2 ounce maple syrup, preferably grade B
Whipped cream, slightly sweetened
1 cinnamon stick, or pinch ground cinnamon, for garnish

Steps:

  • Empty the can of sweet potatoes, including syrup, into a blender. Purée.
  • In a cocktail shaker, combine 2 heaping teaspoons of the purée with the rum, egg and maple syrup. Shake vigorously without ice. Half-fill shaker with ice and shake again. Strain mixture into a cocktail glass or coupe. Top with a dollop of whipped cream. Grate cinnamon stick over the top, or dust with ground cinnamon.

SWEET POTATO BREAKFAST BARS RECIPE BY TASTY



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Here's what you need: mashed sweet potato, almond butter, maple syrup, vanilla extract, rolled oats, cinnamon, ground nutmeg, slivered almond, shredded coconut

Provided by Rachel Gaewski

Categories     Breakfast

Yield 9 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups mashed sweet potato
5 tablespoons almond butter
⅓ cup maple syrup
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
2 ¼ cups rolled oats
½ teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
⅓ cup slivered almond
⅓ cup shredded coconut

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a 9-inch (23 cm) square baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a large bowl, stir together the mashed sweet potatoes, almond butter, maple syrup, and vanilla until well combined. Add the oats, cinnamon, and nutmeg and stir until well combined.
  • Transfer the mixture to the baking pan and spread in an even layer with a spatula.
  • Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven and top with the slivered almonds and shredded coconut, pressing gently into the bars. Bake for another 10 minutes, until the coconut is lightly toasted.
  • Let cool for 10 minutes, then slice into 9 bars.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 36 grams, Fat 10 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 9 grams

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 BARS



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These bars have a gooey, cheese cake-like top layer and a buttery cookie bottom layer. I adapted the recipe from one that called for pumpkin. I made these for Thanksgiving and they were gone before the meal was even served. We enjoyed them warm from the oven, topped with a dollop of whipped cream, heaven! We'll be haveing these every year from now on.

Provided by Betty K. Rocker

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h10m

Yield 12-20 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 (18 ounce) box yellow cake mix
8 tablespoons of melted butter
1 egg
2 1/2 cups peeled mashed sweet potato
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
4 tablespoons of softened butter
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
3 eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  • Mix melted butter, cake mix and the egg with a mixer.
  • Spread into a greased 13x9 baking dish and pack it down to form an even crust layer. Set it aside.
  • Cream together the sweet potato, cream cheese and butter with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add the vanilla, sugar and spices and continue blending.
  • Beat the eggs, add to the mixture and blend until fully incoptorated.
  • Spread the sweet potato mixture evenly over the cookie layer.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes until the center is set but still soft.
  • Cool and cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 507.7, Fat 24.6, SaturatedFat 12.2, Cholesterol 114.2, Sodium 646, Carbohydrate 66.8, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 42.7, Protein 6.2

DREAM BARS



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Dream Bars come from Hillary Lawson of Plummer, Idaho. "These bar cookies are a family favorite and excellent travelers," explains Hillary. "Wonderfully moist and chewy, they're define winners with the men and kids."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield about 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

CRUST:
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, cubed
FILLING
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine flour and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Pat into a 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a bowl, beat eggs and brown sugar; stir in vanilla. Combine flour and salt; add to egg mixture. Fold in coconut and walnuts. Spread over baked crust. Return to oven and bake 20-25 minutes longer or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 123 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Tips:

  • For the perfect crust, use a combination of graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the pan to create a solid base.
  • When making the sweet potato layer, be sure to use cooked sweet potatoes. You can either boil or bake them until they are tender. Once cooked, mash them until smooth.
  • For a creamy and decadent filling, use a combination of cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract. Beat the ingredients together until smooth and fluffy.
  • When layering the bars, start with the crust, then add the sweet potato layer, and top with the cream cheese filling. Refrigerate the bars for at least 4 hours, or overnight, before slicing and serving.
  • For a fun and festive presentation, garnish the bars with whipped cream, chopped nuts, or fresh berries before serving.

Conclusion:

Sweet potato dream bars are a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With their creamy filling, sweet potato layer, and graham cracker crust, these bars are sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Whether you're looking for a sweet treat to serve at a party or a simple dessert to enjoy at home, sweet potato dream bars are the perfect choice.

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