Sweet Potato Dessert Recipes
Sweet Potato Dessert Recipes bring together natural sweetness, creamy texture, and cozy spices. From pies to cobblers, bars, and cookies, these recipes are versatile, nourishing, and filled with the comforting flavors of home.
Equipment
- Baking Dish
- Mixing Bowls
- Oven
Ingredients
Core Ingredients
- 2 cups mashed sweet potatoes freshly baked or canned
- 1/2 cup butter or coconut oil
- 1 cup brown sugar or maple syrup
- 2 eggs for binding
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger
- 1 tsp vanilla extract optional
- flour, oats, or graham cracker crusts depending on recipe variation
Optional Toppings
- toasted pecans or walnuts for crunch
- marshmallows or cream cheese frosting for finishing
Instructions
- Wash, pierce, and bake whole sweet potatoes at 400°F (200°C) for 45 minutes until tender.
- Peel and mash the baked sweet potatoes until smooth and creamy.
- Mix mashed sweet potatoes with butter, sugar, eggs, and spices until cohesive and rich.
- Assemble your chosen dessert: spread into a pan for bars, spoon into a crust for pie, or top with dough for cobbler.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C): cobblers for 40 minutes, bars or bread for 25–35 minutes, cookies for 10–12 minutes.
- Cool slightly before serving. Top with whipped cream, marshmallows, or nuts as desired.
Notes
These recipes are forgiving and versatile. For healthier versions, use oat or almond flour, coconut oil, or honey. For festive gatherings, top cobblers with marshmallows or add cream cheese frosting to bars.