Pumpkin Pie Bars. All the amazing flavor of your favorite classic pumpkin pie, but without the finicky pie crust! These pumpkin bars are so easy to make, and taste great! Made with the classic pumpkin filling, these pie bars are a delicious and fun way to feed a crowd.

Ingredients of Pumpkin Pie Bars

1. You need of Crust :.
2. It’s 9 of full sheets of graham crackers (or 1 1/4 cup graham cracker crumbs).
3. It’s 1/2 cup of chopped pecans.
4. You need 2 tbsp. of granulated sugar.
5. Prepare 5 tbsp. of unsalted butter, melted.
6. It’s of Filling :.
7. It’s 1 can (15 oz.) of pumpkin puree.
8. You need 1 cup of brown sugar (light or dark).
9. Prepare 2 of large eggs.
10. You need 1 1/2 cups of heavy cream.
11. You need 1 tsp. of pure vanilla extract.
12. Prepare 1 tbsp. of cornstarch.
13. It’s 1 1/2 tsp. of pumpkin pie spice.
14. You need 1 tsp. of ground cinnamon.
15. It’s 1/4 tsp. of salt.
16. It’s 1/8 tsp. of ground pepper.

Finally, pie that really serves a crowd! This easy slab pie serves a dozen and lets you have your favorite fall flavors all in one treat (and share. Plus, naturally sweetened and a no-fuss crust. The perfect plant-based, gluten-free dessert for fall!

Pumpkin Pie Bars step by step

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13" baking pan with parchment paper, leaving enough of an overhang on the sides to easily lift out the completed bars. Set this aside..
2. In a food processor, pulse the graham crackers and pecans together until they turn to crumbs. Then add in the granulated sugar and melted butter and continue to pulse until everything is moistened and combined..
3. Place the crust mixture into the prepared baking pan and pack it down tightly and evenly over the bottom. Place in the oven and bake for 8 minutes. Once it's done remove from the oven and set it aside until your ready with the pie filling..
4. For the filling, place the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cornstarch, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, salt and pepper in a large mixing bowl. Use a hand mixer fitted with a whisk attachment to quickly whisk it all together until combined..
5. Pour the pie filling evenly over the top of the graham cracker crust. Place it in the oven and bake for 40-50 minutes, or until the center is no longer jiggly..
6. Place the baking pan on a cooling rack and let it sit until it has cooled completely. Once it's cool, cover it and transfer it to the fridge to chill for at least 1 hour and up to 3 days..
7. Once chilled and you're ready to serve, remove the pan from the fridge and lift the parchment paper out of the pan. Slice into squares and serve. Leftovers can be stored for up to a week covered in the fridge..

Not only are pumpkin pie bars the perfect way to feed your hungry crowd on Thanksgiving, they are also so much easier to make than a traditional pie. All of the goodness of pumpkin and pecan pie combine in these delicious dessert bars. They are baked on top of a buttery shortbread crust and make one fantastic dessert! Pumpkin Pie Bars are great for potlucks. Combine a crunchy oat-nut crust, cream cheese in the filling and sweet crumbs for Pumpkin Pie Bars on a new level.