Pumpkin Pie Bars
Classic pumpkin pie flavor in easy-to-slice bars, with a crisp graham cracker crust and warmly spiced, creamy filling.
Prep: 15 min · Cook: 40 min · Yield: 16 · Method: Oven
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 0.75 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 0.25 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cooking instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Line a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with parchment, leaving overhang on two sides. (about 5 min) — 350°F
- Stir the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 1/4 cup brown sugar until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. (about 5 min) — 350°F
- Whisk the pumpkin puree, eggs, evaporated milk, 3/4 cup brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, salt, and vanilla until smooth. Pour the filling over the crust. (about 5 min) — 350°F
- Bake until the edges are set and the center jiggles slightly when the pan is gently tapped, 35 to 40 minutes. (about 40 min) — 350°F
- Cool the bars completely in the pan, then cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Lift them out using the parchment, cut into 16 bars, and serve chilled. (about 120 min) — Refrigerated