Description
Sweet and spicy pumpkin pie bars bring autumn’s warmth to your dessert table, melding creamy pumpkin filling with buttery crust. Crumbly, rich layers promise comfort in each delightful bite you’ll savor.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Pie Bars Ingredients:
Main Ingredients:
- 1 15 ounces (425 grams) can pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 12 ounces (340 grams) can evaporated milk
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup softened salted butter
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1.5 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Craft a crumbly shortbread foundation by thoroughly blending flour, powdered sugar, and salt with softened butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Gently transfer the sandy dough into a parchment-lined 8×8 inch baking vessel, pressing firmly to create an even base layer.
- Roast the crust in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven until the edges develop a delicate golden hue, approximately 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, whisk together pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a spacious mixing bowl.
- Incorporate lightly beaten eggs into the pumpkin mixture, stirring until the filling achieves a silky, uniform consistency.
- Cascade the luxurious pumpkin filling over the pre-baked shortbread crust, ensuring complete and smooth coverage.
- Return the pan to the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, monitoring until the center stabilizes and a toothpick emerges cleanly when inserted.
- Remove from the oven and allow the bars to cool entirely within the pan, enabling the filling to set and firm up completely.
- Once cooled, slice into precise squares and serve at room temperature for optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Ensure butter is at room temperature for easier mixing and a smoother shortbread crust texture.
- Use fresh, high-quality pumpkin purée for the most vibrant and authentic flavor in the filling.
- To make the bars gluten-free, swap regular flour with a 1:1 gluten-free baking blend that includes xanthan gum.
- For a lighter version, replace some evaporated milk with Greek yogurt to reduce calories while maintaining creamy consistency.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 16
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg