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Sweet Potato Pie Bars

Sweet Potato Pie Bars with Dreamy Marshmallow Topping

These Sweet Potato Pie Bars blend creamy sweet potato filling and a fluffy marshmallow topping for a perfect autumn dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 9 whole Graham Crackers Can substitute with digestive biscuits or gingersnaps.
  • 3 tablespoons Granulated Sugar For crust; can reduce or substitute.
  • 1/2 teaspoon Fine Sea Salt Essential for flavor.
  • 5 tablespoons Unsalted Butter Melted, for binding.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Fresh Sweet Potato Puree Avoid canned for best results.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar For filling; adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 2 large Eggs Provides structure.
  • 1 cup Whole Milk Can substitute with almond milk.
  • 1/2 cup Heavy Cream Can use coconut cream for non-dairy.
  • 1 tablespoon Bourbon Can substitute with vanilla extract.
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Spices Such as cinnamon, ginger, cloves.
For the Marshmallow Topping
  • 2 large Egg Whites Essential for marshmallow.
  • 1/4 teaspoon Cream of Tartar Stabilizes egg whites.
  • 1 cup Light Corn Syrup Prevents sugar crystallization.
  • 1/4 cup Water Used in syrup.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Enhances sweetness.

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Food processor
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Saucepan
  • Candy Thermometer
  • 8x8-inch Metal Baking Pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil, leaving overhang.
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  2. Combine graham crackers, sugar, and salt in a food processor and pulse until coarse crumbs. Melt butter and mix in, then press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
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  3. In a bowl, whisk together sweet potato puree, sugar, eggs, milk, cream, bourbon, and spices until smooth. Pour over crust.
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  4. Bake filling for approximately 40 minutes until set but wobbly in the center.
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  5. Whip egg whites until soft peaks form.
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  6. In a saucepan, combine sugar, corn syrup, water and bring to 240°F (115°C).
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  7. Drizzle syrup into whipped egg whites and whisk until glossy and stiff peaks form.
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  8. Spread marshmallow over cooled filling and toast with a torch or under broiler.
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  9. Cool completely and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before slicing and serving.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 11gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 5000IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overmixing to prevent cracks in the filling.

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