Pumpkin Pie Bars Simply the Best
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these irresistible Pumpkin Pie Bars, hailed as simply the best! Featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust topped with a creamy spiced pumpkin filling and finished with a crumbly brown sugar pecan streusel, this dessert combines the classic appeal of pumpkin pie with the ease of bar-style serving. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight treats, these bars are made with pantry staples like canned pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, and pumpkin pie spice for a foolproof recipe that comes together in just over an hour. With a crisp topping and smooth filling, these bars deliver the perfect balance of texture and flavor in every bite. Serve them with a dollop of whipped cream for a truly decadent finish!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups granulated sugar
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 0.5 teaspoons salt
- 1 can (15 oz) canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
- 3 eggs
- 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, and the melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.
In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, evaporated milk, remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and well-combined.
Pour the pumpkin filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.
In a small bowl, prepare the streusel topping by combining the remaining 1/2 cup of flour, light brown sugar, and salt. Cut in 1/4 cup of cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it forms coarse crumbs. Mix in pecans if using.
Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the pumpkin filling.
Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the topping is golden brown.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares. For clean slices, refrigerate for an additional 1-2 hours before cutting.
Serve as is or with whipped cream for an extra treat. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
358 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 17.4 g | 22% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.3 g | 46% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 73 mg | 24% | |
| Sodium | 101 mg | 4% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 45.5 g | 17% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.1 g | 7% | |
| Total Sugars | 28.3 g | ||
| Protein | 5.7 g | 11% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 4% | |
| Calcium | 82 mg | 6% | |
| Iron | 1.4 mg | 8% | |
| Potassium | 249 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
