Pumpkin Pie Bars 🎃🥧🍂 Creamy, Spiced, and Easier Than a Full Pie

These pumpkin pie bars deliver all the silky, spiced goodness of classic pumpkin pie in an easy, sliceable bar form.

With a buttery crust and smooth pumpkin filling, they’re perfect for feeding a crowd without the fuss of rolling pie dough.

Ingredients (Makes about 16 bars)

For the crust

  • 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ tsp salt

For the filling

  • 1 (15 oz) can pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • 1 (12 oz) can evaporated milk
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp nutmeg
  • Pinch of cloves (optional)

Step 1: Preheat oven

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.

Step 2: Make the crust

In a medium bowl, beat butter and sugar until light and creamy. Mix in flour and salt until crumbly but well combined. Press firmly into the prepared pan. Bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden.

Step 3: Make the filling

In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, evaporated milk, eggs, sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until smooth.

Step 4: Bake the bars

Pour filling over the pre-baked crust. Bake for 45–50 minutes, or until the center is set and a knife inserted comes out mostly clean.

Step 5: Cool and slice

Let bars cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

Flavor Variations

  • Add a gingersnap crust instead of plain for extra spice
  • Top with a layer of whipped cream before slicing
  • Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar right after baking for a sweet crust
  • Drizzle with caramel sauce before serving for a decadent touch

Pro Tips

  • Pre-bake the crust so it stays firm under the custard-like filling
  • For cleaner slices, chill bars completely before cutting
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 4 days
  • Serve chilled or at room temperature depending on preference

Final Thoughts

Pumpkin Pie Bars are creamy, spiced, and incredibly easy to make for gatherings. They give you all the flavor of pumpkin pie without the hassle, and they slice up beautifully for sharing.

Bake them. Chill them. Serve up pumpkin pie perfection in bar form. 🎃🥧🍂

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