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Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe

Pumpkin Pie Bars Recipe

These pumpkin pie bars deliver all the cozy flavour of classic pumpkin pie in an easy, sliceable dessert form with a buttery shortbread-style crust and creamy spiced filling. Perfect for holidays, potlucks, or make-ahead treats, they chill beautifully and cut into neat squares. Simple ingredients, minimal fuss, maximum autumn comfort.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 6 People
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup unsalted butter melted
  • 1 can 15 oz pumpkin purée
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • ½ cup heavy cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Whipped cream optional, for serving

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, and salt, then stir in melted butter and press firmly into pan to form crust.
  3. Bake crust 15 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Whisk pumpkin purée, brown sugar, eggs, cream, vanilla, spices, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour filling over warm crust and spread evenly.
  6. Bake 30–35 minutes until center is just set.
  7. Cool completely, then chill at least 2 hours before slicing into bars.
  8. Serve with whipped cream if desired.

Notes

Do not skip prebaking the crust to avoid soggy bars.
Chilling ensures clean slices and firm texture.
Use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.
Store covered in refrigerator up to 4 days or freeze up to 2 months.

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