Sweet Potato Cheesecake Squares

Ingredients:

8 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup mashed sweet potatoes (cooked and cooled)
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/4 tsp ground allspice (optional)
For the Whipped Topping (optional):
1 cup heavy cream
2 tbsp powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Directions:

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