Description
Deliciously spiced gluten-free pumpkin pie bars with a buttery crust and creamy pumpkin filling perfect for fall gatherings or an easy holiday dessert.
Ingredients
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- **For the crust:**
- 1 1/2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour blend (with xanthan gum)
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) cold unsalted butter, cubed
- 1 tablespoon cold water (as needed)
- **For the pumpkin filling:**
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup evaporated milk (or coconut milk for dairy-free)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- 1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2. In a medium bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, brown sugar, and salt.
- 3. Cut in the cold butter using a pastry cutter or fork until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- 4. Press the crust mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
- 5. Bake for 10–12 minutes until lightly golden; set aside to cool slightly.
- 6. In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, brown sugar, eggs, evaporated milk, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, cinnamon, and salt until smooth.
- 7. Pour the pumpkin filling over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- 8. Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until the center is set and a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- 9. Allow the bars to cool completely before slicing.
- 10. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for best texture.
Notes
- Top with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon for extra flavor.
- These bars store well in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- To make dairy-free, substitute the butter with coconut oil and evaporated milk with full-fat coconut milk.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 110mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: gluten-free, pumpkin, fall dessert, pie bars, Thanksgiving