Sweet Potato Cheesecake Bars are such a treat to make for family and friends. You have a sweet potato cheesecake layer, with a tender yellow cake mix crust.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 9x13 baking dish with foil and spray with non-stick spray.
Crust
In a large mixing bowl, add the 15.25 ounces yellow cake mix, 1/2 cup unsalted butter, and 1 large egg. Beat with a hand mixer until a firm dough is formed.
Press the cake crust into the bottom of the prepared baking dish and set aside.
Cheesecake
Add the 15 ounce can sweet potatoes, 8 ounces cream cheese, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 large egg, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger, 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves, and 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg in a food processor. Pulse the mixture until it’s creamy. Pour the cheesecake batter over the crust. Spread the cheesecake out evenly and to the edges of the pan.
Bake this for 23-25 minutes until the cheesecake is set. Once the cheesecake is done baking, prepare the topping.
Toppings
In a small bowl, whisk the 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 cup plain greek yogurt together.
Spread the yogurt mixture on top of the baked cheesecake evenly.
In a small bowl, add the 1 1/4 cups oats and honey granola, 1/2 cup white chocolate chips, and 1/4 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice. Stir together and sprinkle all over the top of the yogurt topping.
Bake for another 5 minutes. Allow the cheesecake bars to cool completely before refrigerating for several hours, preferably overnight.
Slice and cut.
Notes
Storage: Store covered or in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.