Pumpkin Pie Bars
Pumpkin Pie Bars
These straightforward pumpkin pie bars have the nostalgic spices and creamy custard you like about pumpkin pie, however in no-bake bar kind! A silky no-bake pumpkin filling set atop a pecan oatmeal crust, they’re scrumptious served chilled with whipped cream and occur to be naturally vegan and gluten-free.
As an alternative of pumpkin pie, strive these straightforward pumpkin bars.
Pumpkin pie is probably the most traditional Thanksgiving dessert, nevertheless it isn’t the best to make or serve.
It’s a must to cope with pie crust, and there’s the chance of the custard cracking within the oven.
May I counsel you make this pumpkin pie bars recipe as a substitute?
This no bake pumpkin dessert is a breeze to make, and even simpler to slice and share.
Since there’s no oven concerned, you don’t have to fret about overbaking (or juggling for oven area with the Thanksgiving turkey, and your whole different Thanksgiving aspect dishes).
Key Substances
You’ll discover the total checklist of substances within the recipe card under, however listed below are some notes to remember.
- Canned pumpkin. I persistently have one of the best outcomes with Libby’s model, as a result of it has much less moisture than others I’ve tried. If potential, search it out when making pumpkin desserts.
- Pumpkin Pie Spices. Fairly than utilizing a pre-made mix, I create my very own ratio of cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and allspice. I detest a bland pumpkin pie, so I actually made positive to punch it up, particularly the ginger, which makes these bars stand head-and-shoulders above different recipes.
- Coconut Milk. Be certain that to make use of full-fat, or the filling received’t thicken correctly. In case you don’t want the bars to be vegan/dairy-free, you should utilize the identical quantity of heavy cream.
- Pure Maple Syrup. I like utilizing this pure sweetener, and it offers the bars extra complexity than granulated sugar alone.
- Cornstarch. The thickening agent that permits the bars to set. You’ll want to cook dinner the filling absolutely on the range so the cornstarch prompts.
- Dates, Pecans, and Oatmeal. Pulsed within the meals processor, they make an easy-press, no-bake crust. These healthful substances additionally hold these bars on the wholesome aspect.
- Whipped Cream. A should for topping any pumpkin dessert, together with this one. Use whipped coconut cream to maintain the bars dairy-free/vegan if desired.
Methods to Make No Bake Pumpkin Pie Bars
Make the Crust (photograph 1). Course of the substances within the meals processor in lengthy bursts, till the combination turns sticky and holds collectively when pressed.
Press the Crust into the Pan (photograph 2). Use a measuring cup to be sure to pack it down and into the corners.
Mix the Filling Substances in a Saucepan (photograph 3). Whisk them collectively and begin heating over medium.
Cook dinner and Stir the Filling (photograph 4). As you go, the filling will bubble and thicken. As soon as it begins to tug away from the edges of the pot and the bubbles can’t be stirred down (you continue to see them popping as you stir), it’s completed.
Unfold and Cool (photograph 5). Whereas the filling remains to be heat, use an offset spatula to unfold it over the crust. Chill utterly earlier than slicing.
Extra Simple Pumpkin Desserts
- Crustless Pumpkin Pie. All the clean, creamy custard, with out the fuss of a crust.
- Vegan Pumpkin Pie. One other delicous, naturally sweetened, no bake pumpkin dessert with dates.
- Pumpkin Pecan Cobbler. A dump-and-bake dessert that creates its personal caramel sauce within the pan because it cooks!
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Substances
For the Crust
- 1 ¾ cups uncooked pecan halves
- ¾ cup old style rolled oats licensed GF if wanted
- 15 Medjool dates pitted, about 1 cup packed
- 1½ tablespoons virgin coconut oil melted, plus extra as wanted
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt
For the Pumpkin Pie Filling
- 1 15-ounce can pumpkin puree about 1 ¾ cups, don’t use pumpkin pie filling
- 1 cup full-fat coconut milk or heavy cream
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- 4½ tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons floor cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon floor allspice
- ½ teaspoon floor ginger
- ½ teaspoon floor nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon kosher salt
For Serving:
- Whipped cream or whipped coconut cream
Directions
- Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper, letting it dangle over two reverse sides like handles.
- Make the crust: To the bowl of a meals processor fitted with a metal blade, add the pecans, oats, dates, coconut oil, and salt. Course of in 10-second bursts, till every part is damaged down and the combination appears to be like coarse and sticky. Seize a small quantity and squeeze it in your hand—it ought to maintain collectively simply. If not, add a further 1 teaspoon coconut oil and repeat (the moisture of your dates will decide how a lot coconut oil you want).
- Dump the crust into the baking dish and, with the again of a measuring cup, press it very firmly into a fair layer, working it into the corners. Place within the fridge.
- In a medium saucepan, whisk collectively the filling substances: pumpkin, coconut milk, sugar, maple syrup, cornstarch, vanilla, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, nutmeg, and salt.
- Flip the warmth to medium. Cook dinner, whisking continually (that is an arm exercise! Embrace it). The combination will first bubble gently, and whenever you stir, the bubbles will disappear. Then, the bubbles will get stronger. As quickly as you may stir with out the bubbles disappearing, begin a timer. Proceed cooking and stirring for two minutes extra. The combination will thicken and be more durable to stir. This whole course of will take 6 minutes or so.
- Pour the recent filling over the chilled crust and clean the highest. Let it cool on the counter for 20 minutes, then cowl and refrigerate no less than 6 hours, or in a single day.
- Use the parchment paper to raise the bars onto a reducing board. Slice into bars of desired dimension. Prime with whipped cream or whipped coconut cream as desired.
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Notes
- TO STORE: Maintain bars within the fridge for 1 to 2 days.
