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Slab Pumpkin Pie Bars

Slab Pumpkin Pie Bars

These easy pumpkin pie bars are perfect for fall! A buttery crust is topped with a creamy, spiced pumpkin filling, making them a delicious and convenient dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Crust Ingredients
  • 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt
  • 0.5 cup Cold unsalted butter cut into cubes
  • 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
  • 0.25 cup Ice water
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 15 ounce can Pumpkin puree
  • 1 12 ounce can Evaporated milk
  • 1 cup Granulated sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground ginger
  • 0.5 teaspoon Ground cloves
  • 0.25 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon Salt

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch baking pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Pastry blender or fork
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  2. Make the crust: In a large bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingers until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in the sugar. Gradually add ice water, mixing until the dough just comes together. Don't overmix.
  3. Press the dough evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  4. While the crust is baking, make the filling: In a separate large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, sugar, eggs, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, nutmeg, and salt until smooth.
  5. Pour the pumpkin filling over the partially baked crust.
  6. Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes, or until the filling is set and a knife inserted near the center comes out clean.
  7. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars. This will prevent the bars from crumbling.

Notes

For a no-bake crust option, use a pre-made graham cracker crust or a similar store-bought option. You can also adjust the spices to your preference. A sprinkle of pecans or walnuts on top before baking adds a nice crunch.