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Pumpkin Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust

Pumpkin pie to feed a crowd! I love this easy recipe for Pumpkin Pie Bars! Made with a delicious Shortbread Crust, instead of a pie crust, they bake up to pumpkin pie perfection in a 9x13 baking dish and serve a crowd in no time! 
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time40 minutes
Additional Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 50 minutes
Course: Pies
Cuisine: American
Keyword: best, easy, pie squares, pumpkin bars, Pumpkin Pie Bars with Shortbread Crust, pumpkin puree, Thanksgiving
Servings: 12 squares / 9x13 baking dish
Calories: 337kcal
Author: Michaela Kenkel

Ingredients

  • For the Shortbread Crust:
  • 3/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cup flour
  • 2 Tablespoon ice water
  • For Pumpkin Pie Filling:
  • 1 15 ounce can pumpkin puree
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 12 ounce evaporated milk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 Tablespoon cornstarch
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Instructions

  • Make the Shortbread Crust: Preheat oven to 425 degrees F. Combine butter, sugar, salt, and flour with your mixer until it resembles coarse sand. Add the water slowly with the mixer, until the dough forms. Line a 9 x 13-inch baking dish with parchment paper. Let some of the parchment paper hang over the edges. Press the dough into the baking dish in an even layer, using your fingers. Bake the shortbread crust for about 15 minutes, or until it becomes light golden brown on top and it set in the middle. Remove from oven, set aside.
  • Make the Pumpkin Filling: Reduce oven to 350 degrees F. Whisk all of the filling ingredients in a large bowl until combined. Pour the pumpkin filling over the crust and bake for 40-45 minutes or until the center is set and no longer jiggly. Remove from oven and let it cool for about an hour. If you prefer your pumpkin pie chilled, place it in the fridge for at least another hour
  • To Serve: Pull the bars out of the baking dish by holding the parchment paper. Cut into squares. Top with whip cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.

Notes

Store leftovers in the fridge in an airtight container for up to 5 days.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 337kcal | Carbohydrates: 49g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 66mg | Sodium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 33g