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The Ultimate Guide to Perfect Pumpkin Pie Bars

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.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 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

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press evenly into prepared dish.
  3. Pre-bake crust for 10 minutes, then set aside.
  4. In a large bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour pumpkin mixture over crust, spread evenly, and bake 45-50 minutes until center is set but slightly jiggly.
  6. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate at least 2 hours before slicing.
  7. 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.