Pumpkin Pie Bars
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Pumpkin Pie Bars take Fall’s favorite dessert to the next level. Made with a buttery, crunchy crust and a whipped pumpkin center, this will become your new favorite pumpkin dessert.
Pumpkin is Fall’s Best Friend
You simply cannot celebrate Fall without the taste of pumpkin in some shape or form.
In this case, instead of traditional slices of pumpkin pie, you can make pumpkin pie bars that are just as good but even easier to make than a pie.
Trust me, this will be a hit at any Thanksgiving dinner or Fall gathering.
Want another pumpkin recipe? Try our Pumpkin Spice Puppy Chow and Pumpkin Cheesecake Trifle
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- It is easy to make – It’s as easy as mixing up the layers, adding them to a pan and baking.
- It is delicious – If you love pumpkin pie, this tastes just like that but in a square shape.
What You Need to Make Pumpkin Pie Bars
- All-purpose flour
- Powdered sugar
- Salted butter, softened
- Pumpkin puree – Not pumpkin filling
- Evaporated milk
- Brown sugar
- Pumpkin pie spice – You can make your own Homemade Pumpkin Spice
- Salt
- Eggs
- Whipped cream (optional)
Helpful Tips
- Store leftovers in the fridge, covered in container for 2-3 days.
- Add the whipped topping right before serving to avoid it melting.
Pumpkin Pie Bars
Ingredients
- 1 cup all purpose flour
- ⅓ cup powdered sugar
- ½ cup salted butter softened
- 15 oz. pumpkin puree
- 12 oz. evaporated milk
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
- ½ tsp. salt
- 2 large eggs
- Optional whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment, and set aside.
- For the crust, use a fork to combine the all purpose flour, powdered sugar, and softened butter. The ingredients should all be well incorporated, but the mixture will be crumbly.
- Press this mixture into the parchment lined pan, and bake for 15 min.
- Allow the crust to cool.
- For the pie, add the eggs to a large mixing bowl and lightly beat the eggs.
- Add the pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Whisk until well combined.
- Pour this mixture over the cooled crust.
- Bake the pumpkin pie bars for 50-55 minutes.
- Allow the bars to cool, and slice. Top with whipped cream, if desired.
- Serve and enjoy!
NUTRITION
Nutrition information is a rough estimate only; actual values will vary based on the exact ingredients used and amount of recipe prepared.
