Description
Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Bars: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Ingredients
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- For the Crust:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon salt
- For the Filling:
- 1 can (15 ounces) pure pumpkin puree
- 1 cup sweetened condensed milk
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- For the Salted Caramel Topping:
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, cut into pieces
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon sea salt (plus more for sprinkling)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Make the Crust: In a bowl, cream together the softened butter and granulated sugar. Add vanilla extract and salt, then gradually mix in the flour until combined.
- Press the Crust: Spread the crust mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Use your fingers or a spatula to press it down firmly.
- Bake the Crust: Place the crust in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes, or until lightly golden. Remove and set aside to cool.
- Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, sweetened condensed milk, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
- Pour the Filling: Pour the pumpkin filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
- Bake the Filling: Return the dish to the oven and bake for another 25-30 minutes, or until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Make the Salted Caramel: While the bars are baking, prepare the salted caramel. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt the sugar until it turns a golden color, stirring constantly.
- Add Butter and Cream: Once the sugar is melted, carefully add the butter and cream, stirring until combined. Remove from heat and stir in the sea salt.
- Cool and Assemble: Once the pumpkin bars are done, let them cool completely. Drizzle the salted caramel over the top and sprinkle with additional sea salt if desired.
- Slice and Serve: Once cooled, slice the bars into squares and serve!
Notes
- These bars make a great dessert for any occasion.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 33g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg