Description
These sheet pan pumpkin pie bars are a cozy, crowd-pleasing twist on classic pumpkin pie, made with a buttery crust and creamy, spiced pumpkin filling. Perfect for fall gatherings or an easy dessert anytime.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 and 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 can (15 ounces) canned pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13 inch sheet pan with parchment paper and lightly grease it.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, granulated sugar, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers until crumbly. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden. Let it cool slightly while preparing the filling.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, heavy cream, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until the center is set but still slightly jiggly.
- Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan. Then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Slice into squares and serve with whipped cream or a dusting of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy removal and clean slicing.
- Make sure to use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- Don’t overbake—the center should have a slight jiggle when done.
- Bars slice best when thoroughly chilled.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg