PUMPKIN DESSERT BARS
Put a twist on traditional pumpkin pie with this recipe. It packs the spicy pumpkin flavor you love, but in a new crowd-sized form. -Tena Huckleby, Greeneville, Tennessee
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 15 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 13
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and 1/3 cup sugar; stir in butter. Press into a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. , In a small bowl, beat cream cheese and 2/3 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in 2 eggs just until blended. Pour over crust. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack., Meanwhile, separate remaining eggs and set whites aside. In a large saucepan, combine the yolks, pumpkin, brown sugar, milk, salt and cinnamon. Cook and stir over low heat for 10-12 minutes or until mixture is thickened and reaches 160°. Remove from the heat. , In a small saucepan, sprinkle gelatin over cold water; let stand for 1 minute. Cook over low heat, stirring until gelatin is completely dissolved. Stir into pumpkin mixture; set aside., In a large heavy saucepan, combine reserved egg whites and remaining sugar. With a portable mixer, beat on low speed for 1 minute. Continue beating over low heat until mixture reaches 160°, about 12 minutes. Remove from the heat; beat until stiff glossy peaks form and sugar is dissolved., Fold into pumpkin mixture; spread evenly over cream cheese layer. Cover and refrigerate for 4 hours or until set. Garnish with whipped topping and nutmeg if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 284 calories, Fat 14g fat (8g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 257mg sodium, Carbohydrate 36g carbohydrate (29g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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Tyler Jordaan
[email protected]These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I might try using less sugar next time.
Taleb Jan
[email protected]I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious.
Ahhad Rajpoot
[email protected]These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I used a store-bought pumpkin puree and they still came out delicious.
TOPDAWG 101
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of pumpkin desserts, but these bars were really good. The pumpkin flavor was subtle and the cream cheese frosting was light and fluffy. I would definitely make these again.
Samson Alolo
[email protected]These bars were delicious! The pumpkin flavor was perfect and the cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again.
Nazah Famous
[email protected]I was looking for a pumpkin dessert that was a little different from the usual pie, and these bars fit the bill perfectly. They were easy to make and very flavorful. I will definitely be making them again.
Jeremy Yarborogh
[email protected]These bars were so yummy! I made them for a party and they were a huge success. Everyone loved them.
Airsoft Chameleon
[email protected]I love pumpkin dessert bars, and this recipe did not disappoint! They were easy to make and turned out delicious. I used a gluten-free flour blend, and they still came out great.
Roman Gurung
[email protected]These pumpkin dessert bars were a hit with my family! The texture was perfect - moist and flavorful with a little bit of a crunch from the walnuts. The cream cheese frosting was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again soo