Description
A cozy autumn dessert that combines the creamy warmth of pumpkin pie with a buttery oat crumble. These Pumpkin Pie Crumble Bars are perfect for sharing, gifting, or enjoying solo with a cup of tea.
Ingredients
- All-Purpose Flour: 1 1/2 cups
- Old-Fashioned Oats: 1 cup
- Brown Sugar: 1 cup (divided: 1/2 for crust, 1/2 for filling)
- Cinnamon: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: 3/4 teaspoon (divided)
- Unsalted Butter: 3/4 cup (melted)
- Pumpkin Purée: 1 1/2 cups
- Eggs: 2 large
- Heavy Cream: 1/2 cup
- Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
- Pumpkin Pie Spice: 1 1/2 teaspoons
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 pan with parchment paper.
- Combine Ingredients: Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt. Stir in melted butter until crumbly.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Press 2/3 of mixture into pan and chill for 10 minutes.
- Assemble the Dish: Whisk pumpkin, brown sugar, eggs, cream, vanilla, spice, and salt. Pour over crust.
- Cook to Perfection: Sprinkle remaining crumble on top and bake 40–45 minutes until set.
- Finishing Touches: Cool completely in pan and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Serve and Enjoy: Slice and serve chilled or room temperature.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy removal.
- Chilling before slicing ensures clean cuts.
- Try adding pecans or chocolate chips to the crumble for extra flair.
- Wrap individually for easy freezing and snacking later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg