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.

life in jamaica
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I can't wait to make these bars again!


Gill hasan
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These bars are a must-try for any sweet potato lover.


Sadegh Gholizadeharjenakie
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I'm so glad I found this recipe. These bars are amazing!


Parvin Akther
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Always Stuck
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I love that these bars are not too sweet. They're the perfect balance of sweet and savory.


Irshad Ali
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The cinnamon streusel topping on these bars is the perfect finishing touch.


Lisa Chew
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These bars are so easy to make, even a beginner baker can handle them.


Dakota armstrong
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I've made these bars several times, and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Asif Ali Mughal
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover sweet potatoes.


hansam prem
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. It makes them perfect for busy weeknights.


Asiya Mohamed
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These bars are the perfect fall dessert. They're warm and comforting, and they always put a smile on my face.


Eze andrew
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I'm not usually a fan of sweet potato desserts, but these bars are an exception. They're so delicious!


Silviu Cucinschi
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Hekmt zazi
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I made these bars for a party, and they were gone in minutes! Everyone raved about them.


Fred Gilchrist
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These bars are the perfect combination of sweet and savory. I can't get enough of them!


md abulmia
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The filling is so creamy and flavorful. I love the hint of cinnamon.


Kenneth Tindall
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The crust on these bars is amazing! It's so flaky and buttery.


Shirley Foley
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a hit. I love that I can use up leftover sweet potatoes in them.


Mayer David
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I've made these bars several times now, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. The combination of sweet potatoes and cream cheese is just perfect.


Liz E
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These sweet potato cream cheese bars were a hit at my last potluck! Everyone loved the creamy, sweet filling and the flaky crust. I'll definitely be making them again soon.