~ frost on the pumpkin pie bars ~
I know there are many pie bar recipes on this site, but I think there's room for another. I dabbled with this one, until I got just the taste I was looking for. I love the creaminess of the filling and melt in your mouth crust, and just the right spice blend. This would be a great addition to your Thanksgiving feast. A great alternative to pumpkin pie. They freeze well too! Enjoy!
prep time
15 Min
cook time
35 Min
method
Bake
yield
Several
Ingredients
- CRUST
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1 stick softened, butter
- pinch - salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- FILLING
- 15 ounces unsweetened, pumpkin puree - ( not pie filling )
- 12 ounces evaporated milk
- 2 - eggs
- 3/4 cup lightly packed,brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon each , ground nutmeg, ground ginger - or to taste
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- TOPPING
- 1 cup flour
- 1 stick butter, softened
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup walnuts, chopped with other ingredients
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
How To Make ~ frost on the pumpkin pie bars ~
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Step 1Preheat oven to 350 degree F. Line a 9 x 13 baking dish with parchment paper, overhanging some, for easy removal from pan. I'm sure you could just lightly grease the dish as well...I always use the parchment paper. In food processor, place all crust ingredient, ad pulse to form crumbs. It will come together as you press into dish. Or you can make the crumbs with a pastry cutter. -
Step 2Evenly, press crumbs into dish. Place in oven and bake 15 minutes.
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Step 3Make filling now: In a large bowl, whisk together the pumpkin, milk and eggs.
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Step 4Next whisk in all the spices and brown sugar. Set aside
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Step 5Make topping: I also do this in my food processor. Place all ingredients, including nuts. Pulse until you have a nice crumb mixture.
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Step 6Once crust is baked, remove from oven and evenly pour the filling over it. Evenly sprinkle crumb mixture over the filling.
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Step 7Bake for 30 - 35 minutes or until filling is set and crumbles are starting to color.
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Step 8Cool on rack. Place in refrigerator for at least 2 - 3 hours. Serve as is or with a dollop of whipped cream. I hope your family enjoys these bars as much as mine does.
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