Pumpkin Pecan Pie Bars: A Must-Try Holiday Delight!
Delicious Pumpkin Pecan Pie Bars that combine the flavors of pumpkin pie and pecan pie, perfect for your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, butter, sugar, and salt to form the crust.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased baking dish.
- Bake the crust for 15 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the baked crust.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- Drizzle heavy cream over the pecans.
- Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until set.
- Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- For a gluten-free version, substitute all-purpose flour with a gluten-free blend.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Serve with whipped cream for added flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg