kellie's layered sweet potato cheesecake

Burkburnett, TX
Updated on Apr 11, 2011

my family loved this dessert I decided to share it with you all .. its a different twist on sweet potato's hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

prep time
cook time
method Bake
yield 8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 - 8 oz packages of cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 2 - eggs
  • 3/4 cup sweet potato puree
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • pinch cloves
  • pinch nutmeg
  • - whipped topping

How To Make kellie's layered sweet potato cheesecake

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). 9x9in square pan or springform pan.
  • Step 2
    In a large bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar and vanilla. Beat until smooth. Blend in eggs one at a time. Remove 1 cup of batter and spread into bottom of crust; set aside.
  • Step 3
    Add sweet potato puree, cinnamon, cloves and nutmeg to the remaining batter and stir gently until well blended. Carefully spread over the batter in the graham cracker crust.
  • Step 4
    Bake in preheated oven for 35 to 40 minutes, or until center is almost set. Allow to cool, then refrigerate for 3 hours or overnight. Place whipped topping on top and serve. for an added touch I place candied pecans on top
  • Step 5
    Graham Cracker Crust
  • Step 6
    1 1/2 cups finely ground graham cracker crumbs 1/3 cup white sugar 6 tablespoons butter, melted 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, melted butter and cinnamon until well blended . Press mixture into an 9x9 square pan or springform pan Bake at 375 degrees F (190 degrees C) for 7 minutes. Cool.

Discover More

Category: Cakes
Category: Pies
Keyword: #cheesecake
Keyword: #potato
Method: Bake
Culture: American
Ingredient: Potatoes

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