Description
These Pumpkin Pie Bars are the perfect blend of a buttery shortbread crust and creamy pumpkin filling. They’re an ideal fall treat, easy to make, and delicious to eat. Perfect for family gatherings or a cozy night in.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cupall-purpose flour
- 1/3 cuppowdered sugar
- 1/4 tspsalt
- 1/2 cupsoftened salted butter
- 115 oz can pumpkin purée
- 112 oz can evaporated milk
- 3/4 cupgranulated sugar
- 5 tsppumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tspsalt
Instructions
- Preheat yourovento 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan withparchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, combine the flour, powdered sugar, and salt.
- Add the softened butter and mix until the dough forms a crumbly texture.
- Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the edges start to turn golden.
- In a large bowl, combine the pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, granulated sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
- Add the lightly beaten eggs and mix until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the pumpkin filling over the pre-baked shortbread crust.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.
Notes
Even Layering: When pressing the shortbread crust into the pan, use the back of aspoonor your fingers to ensure it’s evenly distributed for a uniform base.Cooling Time: Be patient and let the bars cool completely before cutting. This will help them hold their shape better.Spice Mix: If you don’t have pumpkin pie spice, you can make your own with cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
Nutrition
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 16
- Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 25
- Protein: 3