Description
These Pumpkin Pie Bars combine the creamy, spiced goodness of classic pumpkin pie with the ease of a graham cracker crust. Perfect for holiday gatherings, potlucks, and family dinners, they deliver consistent results with less stress than traditional pie.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Fresh whipped cream, for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press evenly into prepared dish.
- Pre-bake crust for 10 minutes, then set aside.
- In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until smooth.
- Pour pumpkin mixture over crust, spread evenly, and bake 45-50 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Cut into bars and serve topped with fresh whipped cream.
Notes
Use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling. Always pre-bake the crust to prevent sogginess. Chill fully before slicing for neat, professional-looking bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45-50 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 185
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: pumpkin pie bars, fall dessert, thanksgiving dessert, pumpkin spice, holiday baking