sweet potato cheesecake squares

Hudson, MI
Updated on Nov 17, 2012

A contemporary twist on traditional pumpkin pie. This is light and airy and you can eat all you want without the guilt. Have 2 pieces when you might only have 1 piece of pie.

prep time 15 Min
cook time 3 Hr 30 Min
method ---
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 medium sweet potatoes approx 1 1/2 lbs.
  • 18 - graham crackers
  • 1 cup granulated sugar, divided
  • 1 stick plus 3 tbl. unsalted butter, melted and divide
  • 1 1/2 cups ricotta cheese
  • 1/2 cup lowfat plain greek yogurt
  • 4 large eggs
  • - whipped topping

How To Make sweet potato cheesecake squares

  • Step 1
    Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Bake sweet potatoes until tender approx 1 hour. Remove from oven and let cool slightly. Discard skins while still warm and mash with a fork.
  • Step 2
    In a food processor, pulse graham crackers until coarsely ground. Add 1/3 c sugar, 1 stick of butter and 1/4 tsp. salt pulse again until combined.
  • Step 3
    Firmly press mixture into a 9" x 13" baking dish. Bake until crust is dry and set about 12 mins. Remove from oven and reduce temp to 325 degrees.
  • Step 4
    In clean processor puree sweet potatoes, ricotta, yogurt, eggs, 1/4 tsp. salt and remaining butter and 2/3 c. sugar. Pour into crust and bake until set in center approx 30 mins.
  • Step 5
    Let cool on wire rack for 30 mins, then refrigerate until cold 1 hour (or overnight). Cut into squares and top with whipped topping to serve.

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