Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe
These Pumpkin Pie Bars are made with a shortbread crust for an easy peasy take on the classic. Enjoy the same creamy pumpkin pie filling without fussing over pie dough with this perfectly simple fall dessert.
Prep Time15 minutes mins
Cook Time55 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr 10 minutes mins
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 15 pumpkin bars
Calories: 244kcal
Author: The Carefree Kitchen
Shortbread Crust
- 1 ½ cups All-Purpose Flour
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- ½ cup Powdered Sugar
- ¾ cup Butter room temperature
Pumpkin Pie Filling
- 1 15-oz can Pumpkin Puree or 1 ¼ cups homemade pumpkin puree
- 12 ounces Evaporated Milk or half and half
- ¾ cup Brown Sugar
- 1 ½ teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- ½ teaspoons Salt
- ½ teaspoon Ground Ginger
- ½ teaspoon Ground Cloves
- 4 large Eggs
Preheat oven to 425 degrees F.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, room temperature butter, powdered sugar and salt. Use a pastry knife and cut the butter into the flour, then use your hands to mix the rest until it resembles coarse meal. Do not overmix!
Pat the shortbread into the bottom of a 9" x 13" baking dish and set aside.
In a blender, combine the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, ginger, cloves and eggs. Blend on low until all of the ingredients are combined, then pour into the prepared pan.
Bake in a preheated 425 degree oven for 15 minutes, then reduce the heat to 325 degrees and bake for another 30-40 minutes, or until the filling is set in the center.
Once it has finished baking, remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing.
Slice into squares or bars and serve with a scoop of fresh whipped cream or vanilla ice cream. Enjoy!
Calories: 244kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 81mg | Sodium: 245mg | Potassium: 179mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 4823IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1mg