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Pumpkin Pie Dessert Bars
Instructions
1
Preheat oven to 350℉.
2
Combine all of the crust ingredients in a large bowl. Mix until completely combined.
3
Press into the bottom of a 10 inch x 15 inch rimmed baking sheet.
4
Bake for 15 minutes or until crust turns a light golden color.
5
Meanwhile, mix all of the filling ingredients together in a large bowl.
6
Pour onto baked crust.
7
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a cake tester inserted into the center of filling comes out clean.
8
Allow to cool and serve with whipped cream.
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Tips & Tricks (5)
- Toast Your Oat Crust 🔥Pre-bake the oat and flour base for 8-10 minutes before adding the filling to create a crispy, structurally sound crust that won't become soggy and will slice cleanly into bars.
- Bloom Your Spices 🌰Mix your cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger with a small amount of butter before adding to the filling to intensify and distribute the warm spice flavors evenly throughout the custard.
- Prevent Overbaking 🕐Remove bars when the filling is set but still slightly jiggles in the center—it will continue cooking as it cools, resulting in a silky rather than rubbery texture that mirrors traditional pumpkin pie.
- Chill Before Cutting ❄️Refrigerate the cooled bars for at least 4 hours or overnight before cutting to ensure clean, professional-looking squares with sharp edges that hold their shape.
- Boost Pecan Flavor 🥜Lightly toast your chopped pecans in a dry skillet for 2-3 minutes before mixing into the crust to enhance their nutty depth and add textural contrast to every bite.
Recipe Facts
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Vegetarian
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