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Sweet Potato Desserts

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Sweet potatoes aren't just for dinner; they can be the star of your dessert table too! This versatile veggie adds a natural sweetness and a smooth texture that works wonders in baked goods and beyond. Whether you're a fan of pies, cakes, or something a bit more unconventional, there’s a sweet potato dessert here that’ll catch your eye—and taste buds. From the classic sweet potato pie to inventive cookies and puddings, we’ve rounded up some delightful recipes that are sure to give a sweet twist to your meal.

Sweet Potato Cake

A white frosted cake topped with fresh figs, blackberries, and dripped with golden caramel sauce on a cake stand.
Sweet Potato Cake. Photo credit: The Simple Sweet Life.

This decadent sweet potato cake with marshmallow buttercream frosting and a caramel glaze is the perfect fall treat.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Cake

Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

Vegan Sweet Potato Pie.
Vegan Sweet Potato Pie. Photo credit: Savor The Spoonful.

This vegan sweet potato pie is also dairy-free and refined sugar-free. It has such a rich and delicious flavor that everyone will love!
Get the Recipe: Vegan Sweet Potato Pie

Sweet Potato Tart

A pumpkin pie sliced into eight pieces, topped with chopped nuts, served on a white plate with holiday decorations around.
Sweet Potato Tart. Photo credit: Emily Laurae.

This Sweet Potato Tart is the ultimate show-stopping holiday dessert. It’ll give the pumpkin pie a run for its money!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Tart

Sweet Potato Cobbler

A pie in a white dish.
Sweet Potato Cobbler. Photo credit: Grandbaby Cakes.

This Sweet Potato Cobbler is made with tender, caramelized sweet potatoes bathed in brown sugar that are baked underneath a crisp, buttery pie crust.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Cobbler

Purple Sweet Potato Chia Pudding Recipe

A close-up of a bitten fruit popsicle held over a glass of whipped cream topped with a strawberry and a blueberry.
Purple Sweet Potato Chia Pudding Recipe. Photo credit: Savory Spin.

Hints of cardamom and vanilla punctuate this creamy, vegan, no-bake, easy, purple sweet potato chia pudding.
Get the Recipe: Purple Sweet Potato Chia Pudding Recipe

Sweet Potato White Bean Bars

A close-up of a stack of homemade oatmeal raisin bars on a rustic wooden surface.
Sweet Potato White Bean Bars. Photo credit: The Lean Green Bean.

These Sweet Potato White Bean Bars are perfect for breakfast or snack time. They're kid-friendly, nut-free and full of fiber!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato White Bean Bars

Easy Eggless Sweet Potato Pie

A pumpkin pie with one slice removed, topped with whipped cream and pecans in a glass pie dish.
Easy Eggless Sweet Potato Pie. Photo credit: Mommy's Home Cooking.

This Easy Eggless Sweet Potato Pie is creamy, silky smooth, rich, and dense spiced! A delicious dessert that will be a hit with your guests.
Get the Recipe: Easy Eggless Sweet Potato Pie

Purple Sweet Potato Pie Bars

Purple sweet potato cheesecake bars with a graham cracker crust, drizzled with white chocolate on a white plate.
Purple Sweet Potato Pie Bars. Photo credit: The Little Epicurean.

These vegan purple sweet potato pie bars are perfect for the holidays and beyond! This easy to make dessert featuers an almond butter crust.
Get the Recipe: Purple Sweet Potato Pie Bars

Dessert Sweet Potato Fries

A bowl of sweet potato fries topped with melted cheese and bacon bits, drizzled with a white sauce.
Dessert Sweet Potato Fries. Photo credit: Cake N Knife.

I love using sweet potato fries in something sweet. Usually I am covering them with ketchup and some sort of spicy salt mixture. This time I just decided to go a little nuts and top them with a marshmallow sauce and maple glazed bacon bits.
Get the Recipe: Dessert Sweet Potato Fries

Sweet Potato Banana Muffins

Three freshly baked chocolate chip muffins on parchment paper placed on a weathered wooden surface.
Sweet Potato Banana Muffins. Photo credit: The Lean Green Bean.

These gluten-free Sweet Potato Banana Bites have just four main ingredients and make a great snack for kids and adults! Perfect for baby-led weaning as well!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Banana Muffins

Sweet Potato Pumpkin Pie

A slice of pumpkin pie with a golden-brown crust, elevated against a blurred background showing a whole pie and pumpkins.
Sweet Potato Pumpkin Pie. Photo credit: The Kitchen Is My Playground.

With its tasty combination of pumpkin and sweet potatoes in the filling, this Sweet Potato Pumpkin Pie bakes up creamy and delicious. Its texture is a little fluffier than traditional pumpkin pies -- and it's a texture our family loves! This recipe is one of our favorite versions of pumpkin pie, for sure.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Pumpkin Pie

Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes

A stack of pumpkin pancakes topped with shredded coconut on a white plate, with a fork on the side partially lifting a pancake.
Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes. Photo credit: Hungry Hobby.

Satisfy your pancake cravings with these gluten free sweet potato protein pancakes. If you love sweet potato you will love these protein pancakes!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Protein Pancakes

Gluten Free Sweet Potato Muffins

Freshly baked muffins topped with white icing on a wire cooling rack, with one muffin cut open to reveal the interior.
Gluten Free Sweet Potato Muffins. Photo credit: What the Fork .

Perfectly spiced Gluten-Free Sweet Potato Muffins make a flavorful breakfast at any time of the year. They're easy to make and freeze great for meal prep!
Get the Recipe: Gluten Free Sweet Potato Muffins

Sweet Potato Ice Cream

A bowl of sweet potato ice cream topped with pecans, beside a whole sweet potato and scattered nuts and white chocolate chips.
Sweet Potato Ice Cream. Photo credit: We Are Not Martha.

Sweet potato and ice cream may seem like an unlikely combo, but this Sweet Potato Ice Cream will convince you the orange veggie makes the best flavor!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Ice Cream

Sweet Potato Cheesecake

A slice of pumpkin pie topped with toasted mini marshmallows on a white plate.
Sweet Potato Cheesecake. Photo credit: Will Cook For Smiles.

Rich, decadent, sweet potato cheesecake made with mashed sweet potatoes and topped with toasted marshmallows. It's perfect for fall holidays.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Cheesecake

Sweet Potato Doughnuts

A wire cooling rack filled with freshly made, sugar-dusted fritters on a light fabric surface.
Sweet Potato Doughnuts. Photo credit: Dude That Cookz.

Fried nuggets of spice-flavored batter made with sweet potatoes, dusted with powdered sugar for the perfect sweet potato doughnuts anytime.
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Doughnuts

Sweet Potato Cupcakes With Marshmallows

Cupcake topped with toasted marshmallows on a white surface, surrounded by scattered marshmallows.
Sweet Potato Cupcakes With Marshmallows. Photo credit: Cupcake Project.

These sweet potato cupcakes topped with melty toasted mini marshmallows taste just like sweet potato casserole!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Cupcakes With Marshmallows

Mini Sweet Potato Pies

Close-up of freshly baked butter tarts with golden, flaky crusts and gooey, caramelized filling.
Mini Sweet Potato Pies. Photo credit: Dude That Cookz.

A Southern classic, Mini Sweet Potato Pies are great for the holidays. The perfect dessert with a sweet potato pie filling and buttery crust.
Get the Recipe: Mini Sweet Potato Pies

Sweet Potato Tart

A slice of pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream on a white plate with a fork on the side.
Sweet Potato Tart. Photo credit: Karen's Kitchen Stories.

Sweet Potato Tart
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Tart

Sweet Potato Soufflé In Orange Cups

Sweet potato casserole servings in orange peels topped with pecans, presented on a blue and white patterned plate.
Sweet Potato Soufflé In Orange Cups. Photo credit: Saving Room For Dessert.

Sweet Potato Soufflé in Orange Cups with Cinnamon Pecans - A light fluffy sweet potato filling flavored with orange juice and baked in an orange cup
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Soufflé In Orange Cups

Sweet Potato Souffle

A close-up of a spoonful of sweet potato casserole topped with brown sugar and chopped nuts.
Sweet Potato Souffle. Photo credit: Celebrating Sweets.

Creamy mashed sweet potatoes topped with brown sugar crumble. A fantastic holiday side dish. Make ahead tips!
Get the Recipe: Sweet Potato Souffle

Gluten-Free Vegan Sweet Potato Blondies

Plate of freshly baked chocolate chip brownies on a white table, some pieces showing gooey chocolate chunks.
Gluten-Free Vegan Sweet Potato Blondies. Photo credit: Bakerita.

These Gluten-Free Vegan Sweet Potato Blondies taste like fall in a bar! With warm spices & chocolate chunks, these blondies will satisfy your cravings.
Get the Recipe: Gluten-Free Vegan Sweet Potato Blondies

Microwave Sweet Potato Mug Cake

A close-up of a caramel-drizzled oatmeal bar with chocolate chips on a wooden surface.
Microwave Sweet Potato Mug Cake. Photo credit: The Lean Green Bean.

This Microwave Sweet Potato Mug Cake is the perfect quick, healthy recipe. Ready in two minutes, top it with yogurt for breakfast or ice cream for dessert.
Get the Recipe: Microwave Sweet Potato Mug Cake

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