Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe – Not only are pumpkin pie bars the perfect way to feed your hungry crowd on Thanksgiving, they are also so much easier to make than a traditional pie. No crust chilling. No crimping. Just a quick press into the pan and your crust will be ready to go. Way less time, way more glory. The crust is more similar to a shortbread crust, but the filling is just like the one you know and love. You can sub the spices with your own homemade pumpkin pie spice, if you like! Just don’t forget the dollops of whipped cream!
Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe
- Yield: 20 Servings 1x
Description
Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe – Not only are pumpkin pie bars the perfect way to feed your hungry crowd on Thanksgiving, they are also so much easier to make than a traditional pie. No crust chilling. No crimping. Just a quick press into the pan and your crust will be ready to go. Way less time, way more glory. The crust is more similar to a shortbread crust, but the filling is just like the one you know and love. You can sub the spices with your own homemade pumpkin pie spice, if you like! Just don’t forget the dollops of whipped cream!
Ingredients
FOR THE CRUST
Cooking spray
3 c. all-purpose flour
1 1/2 c. (3 sticks) butter, cut into 1/2” pieces, softened
1/2 c. powdered sugar
Pinch kosher salt
FOR THE FILLING
3 c. pumpkin purée
2 c. heavy cream
1 c. packed brown sugar
4 large eggs, beaten
2 tbsp. all-purpose flour
1 tbsp. ground cinnamon, plus more for garnish
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/2 tsp. ground ginger
2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1/2 tsp. kosher salt
1/2 c. whipped topping, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° and grease a 12″-x-17″ baking sheet with cooking spray. In a large bowl mix flour, butter, powdered sugar, and a pinch of salt together until mixture is crumbly. Press dough evenly into prepared pan and bake until barely set and just starting to turn golden, 20 minutes.
- Meanwhile prepare filling: In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin, cream, brown sugar, eggs, flour, spices, vanilla, and salt. Pour filling over crust and bake until set and only slightly jiggly in the middle, 40 minutes. Let cool completely.
- Cut into squares then dollop with whipped topping and dust with cinnamon before serving.
Keywords: Pumpkin Pie Bars, Pumpkin Desserts
Author: Makinze Gore