Creamy Pumpkin Pie Bars
Sweet and creamy pumpkin pie bars with a graham cracker crust. Perfect for fall gatherings or holiday desserts.
Ingredients
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter melted
- 1 15 oz can pumpkin purée
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 12 oz can evaporated milk
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- Whipped cream optional
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Mix graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until combined. Press firmly into the baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes. Remove and let cool slightly.
- In a separate bowl, whisk pumpkin purée, ¾ cup sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and salt until smooth.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 35-40 minutes until set.
- Let cool completely before slicing. Top with whipped cream if desired.
Notes
- Use pure pumpkin purée, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Bars firm up as they cool.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator.