Pumpkin Pie Bars

These Pumpkin Pie Bars capture the essence of pumpkin pie in a convenient bar form, with a buttery, crumbly crust and a rich, spiced filling. Made in the Instant Pot VersaZone Air Fryer, these bars are topped with whipped cream and are ideal for sharing at gatherings.

Cuisine

American

Course

Dessert

Difficulty

Easy

Duration

2 Hours 5 Minutes (includes cooling)

Diet

Vegetarian

Cooking Technique

Bake

Keywords

Bars, Dinner Party, Entertaining, Fall, Holidays, Instant Pot Culinary Team, Pumpkin Pie, Thanksgiving

Prep Time

15 Minutes

Cook Time

50 Minutes

Servings

9 Bars

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
¼ cup granulated sugar
½ cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
1 can (15 oz.) pumpkin puree
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
½ cup brown sugar
½ cup evaporated milk
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
½ tsp. ground ginger
¼ tsp. ground nutmeg
¼ tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. salt, divided
Whipped cream, for serving
Chopped pecans, for serving

Instructions

Grease a heatproof, oven safe 8x8 baking dish. Set aside.
In a food processor, pulse together flour, granulated sugar, ½ teaspoon salt, and cubed cold butter until it resembles coarse crumbs. Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the dish. Refrigerate for 10 minutes, or until chilled.
Preheat both baskets of the VersaZone by setting to Bake at 350°F / 175°C, then place the crust in the air fryer. Bake for 10 minutes until set and slightly golden. Remove and let cool.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and evaporated milk until smooth. Stir in cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, cloves, and remaining salt until well combined. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
Set both VersaZone baskets to Bake at 350°F / 175°C and place the baking dish inside. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until the filling is set and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Remove from the air fryer and refrigerate for an hour, or overnight, before slicing.
Cut into 9 squares and top with whipped cream and sprinkle with chopped pecans just before serving. Enjoy!