Description

Pumpkin Pie Chess Bars are a delightful autumn dessert that fuses the classic flavors of pumpkin pie with a rich, gooey chess filling. With a buttery crust and a spiced pumpkin center, each square offers warmth and comfort, making them perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights in. Easy to prepare and visually impressive, these bars will satisfy your pumpkin cravings while impressing friends and family alike.

Ingredients

Scale

1 cup unsalted butter, melted
1 cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup pure pumpkin puree
4 large eggs
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 tsp ground nutmeg
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish with nonstick spray or line it with parchment paper.
In a mixing bowl, combine melted butter and granulated sugar until smooth. Add flour and mix until just combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, vanilla extract, eggs, and flour until smooth.
Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust without stirring; let the layers remain distinct.
Bake for 45-50 minutes until the filling is set but still slightly jiggly in the center.
Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares. Serve with powdered sugar or whipped cream if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 square (70g)
Calories: 220
Sugar: 16g
Sodium: 90mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 27g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 60mg

Keywords: Feel free to customize your bars by adding chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture. For gluten-free options, substitute all-purpose flour with gluten-free flour blends.