Pumpkin Pie Bars
These pumpkin pie bars are so full of fall flavors and absolutely delicious! A spiced pumpkin filling sits on top of a pecan shortbread crust - top it with a swirl of whipped cream for a perfect Thanksgiving dessert!
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Ingredients
For the Crust:
- ½ cup unsalted butter room temperature
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup crushed pecans
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ teaspoon salt
For the Pumpkin Pie Filling:
- 15 ounce pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 12 oz evaporated milk
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
To make the Shortbread Crust:
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a 9 x9 baking dish with parchment leaving overhang on at least two sides. Lightly coat the parchment paper with non-stick spray and set aside.
- Add the butter and sugar to the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with a beater attachment, and beat together until light and fluffy.
- Add in the flour, pecans, and salt to the bowl beating on a slow speed until combined.
- Press the dough evenly into the pan. Bake the crust for 20 minutes, until a light golden brown, and then remove from the oven.
To make the Pumpkin Pie Filling:
- Add all the ingredients for the filling to a large mixing bowl and mix on a medium-low speed until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin pie filling over the crust.
- Bake for another 50 minutes or until the center is set and then let it cool on a wire rack, still in the pan at room temperature. Then, keep chilled in the refrigerator.
- Once cool, lift the bars out using the parchment overhang. Slice into squares and top with a swirl of whipped cream to serve.
Notes
Storage
These bars should keep in the refrigerator for five days in a sealed container. Either the pan with plastic wrap or use one that comes with a lid! To make in a 9 x 13 pan: Double the ingredients for both the shortbread crust and pumpkin pie filling. The crust should bake for 20 minutes, until the edges are golden brown, as in the original instructions, but you'll need to add an additional 20-30 minutes of baking time to set the filling.Please note, Holiday Sweets N Treats isn't a professional nutritionist. Any and all nutritional information shared is an estimate. If you're following a specific diet or counting calories, we suggest you use the nutrition calculator of your choice. Calories can vary depending on the brands and products used.
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