Description
These Pumpkin Pie Bars feature an irresistible flavor profile that includes rich pumpkin puree, warm spices, and a buttery shortbread crust. Perfect for gatherings or a cozy at-home treat, they are simple to prepare and sure to delight anyone who craves homemade desserts.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 3/4 cup butter, room temperature
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 3/4 cup light brown sugar
- 1½ teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 4 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees F.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, powdered sugar, room temperature butter, and salt. Use a pastry knife to cut the butter into the mixture until it looks like coarse meal. Avoid overmixing.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking dish and set aside.
- Blend the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, light brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, cloves, and eggs in a blender on low until all ingredients are fully combined. Pour this mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes at 425 degrees, then lower the temperature to 325 degrees and bake for another 30-40 minutes until the center is set.
- After baking, cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Cut into squares or bars and serve with fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream.
Notes
For a richer flavor, try using homemade pumpkin puree.
These bars are best served chilled and can be made a day in advance for optimal taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 125mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg