Description
These Molasses Sweet Potato Bars offer a cozy, nostalgic experience, perfect for chilly afternoons. Featuring a buttery, crisp shortbread crust topped with a velvety, spiced sweet potato custard, this dessert highlights the earthy sweetness of roasted potatoes and the complex depth of molasses. It is a sophisticated, wholesome treat that celebrates the harvest season and pairs beautifully with coffee or tea, making it an excellent choice for gatherings or a comforting homemade snack.
Ingredients
3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cornstarch
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
2 cups mashed roasted sweet potato
1/2 cup molasses
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1/2 cup heavy cream
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar until smooth, then stir in vanilla extract.
Whisk together flour, cornstarch, cinnamon, and salt in a separate bowl before incorporating into the butter mixture to form the dough.
Press the dough evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 15-18 minutes until lightly golden; remove from oven.
In a large bowl, whisk the roasted sweet potato, molasses, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, ginger, and nutmeg until completely smooth.
Pour the filling over the warm crust and spread to the edges.
Return the pan to the oven and bake for 30-35 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before slicing into squares.
Notes
Ensure the sweet potato is roasted and mashed until completely smooth for the best texture.
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 4 days.
For a cleaner slice, chill the bars thoroughly in the refrigerator before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 145mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg