Pumpkin Pie Bars Simply the Best

Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these irresistible Pumpkin Pie Bars, hailed as simply the best! Featuring a buttery, melt-in-your-mouth crust topped with a creamy spiced pumpkin filling and finished with a crumbly brown sugar pecan streusel, this dessert combines the classic appeal of pumpkin pie with the ease of bar-style serving. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy weeknight treats, these bars are made with pantry staples like canned pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, and pumpkin pie spice for a foolproof recipe that comes together in just over an hour. With a crisp topping and smooth filling, these bars deliver the perfect balance of texture and flavor in every bite. Serve them with a dollop of whipped cream for a truly decadent finish!

Nutriscore Rating: 51/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:50 mins

Total Time:70 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups granulated sugar
• 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 0.5 teaspoons salt
• 1 can (15 oz) canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
• 3 eggs
• 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 0.5 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of the flour, 1/2 cup of the granulated sugar, and the melted butter. Stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 3

Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish. Bake for 15 minutes, then remove from the oven and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 4

In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, eggs, evaporated milk, remaining 1 cup of granulated sugar, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth and well-combined.

Step 5

Pour the pumpkin filling over the pre-baked crust, spreading it evenly with a spatula.

Step 6

In a small bowl, prepare the streusel topping by combining the remaining 1/2 cup of flour, light brown sugar, and salt. Cut in 1/4 cup of cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until it forms coarse crumbs. Mix in pecans if using.

Step 7

Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the pumpkin filling.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 40-50 minutes, or until the filling is set and the topping is golden brown.

Step 9

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares. For clean slices, refrigerate for an additional 1-2 hours before cutting.

Step 10

Serve as is or with whipped cream for an extra treat. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1925.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5379.2

Total Fat 251.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 131.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.0g
Cholesterol 1088.8mg	0%
Sodium 1868.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 719.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 27.2g	0%
Total Sugars 454.7g
Protein 91.0g	0%

Vitamin D 406.2IU	0%
Calcium 1477.8mg	0%
Iron 25.2mg	0%
Potassium 3011.8mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 41.1%

Protein: 6.6%

Carbs: 52.3%