Pumpkin Pie Bars
A twist on classic pumpkin pie, these bars feature a buttery crust and creamy, spiced pumpkin filling, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
- All-purpose flour 1 ½ cups
- Unsalted butter ½ cup, cold and cubed
- Granulated sugar ¼ cup for crust, ¾ cup for filling
- Canned pumpkin puree 15 oz can
- Large eggs 2
- Heavy cream ½ cup
- Ground cinnamon 1 tsp, nutmeg (½ tsp), ginger (¼ tsp), cloves (¼ tsp)
- Salt ¼ tsp for crust, ¼ tsp for filling
- Vanilla extract 1 tsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F; line 8x8 pan with parchment.
- Mix flour, sugar, salt, and butter for crust; press into pan and bake 15 minutes.
- Whisk pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, cream, spices, salt, and vanilla for filling.
- Pour filling over crust; bake 45-50 minutes until set.
- Cool, chill (optional), and slice into 12 bars.
Equipment
- 8x8-inch baking pan
- Parchment paper
- Mixing bowls
- Whisk
- Pastry cutter or fork
- Spatula
- Oven mitts
- Knife for slicing