Recipes > Cookies > BarsMarch 16, 2010

Pumpkin Pie Squares

Ingredients:

  • 24 single graham crackers, crushed
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter, melted
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 pkg. cream cheese, softened (8oz.)
  • 1 can pumpkin
  • 3 egg yolks
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup chilled whipping cream
  • 1 Tbsp. sugar
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions:

Mix graham cracker crumbs and 1/3 cup sugar. Stir in melted butter and pat in buttered baking dish, 9x13 inches. Heat oven to 350 degrees F.

Beat 2 eggs, 3/4 cup sugar and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Pour over graham cracker crust. Bake 20 minutes. Beat pumpkin, egg yolks, 1/2 cup sugar, the milk, salt & cinnamon in top of double boiler.

Cook over boiling water, stirring frequently until thick, about 5 minutes. Sprinkle gelatin on water in small pan. Stir over low heat, just until dissolved. Stir into pumpkin mixture. Cool. Beat egg whites until foamy. Gradually beat in 1/4 cup sugar; beat until stiff and glossy.

Gently fold beaten egg whites into pumpkin mixture. Pour over bake mixture and refrigerate. Just before serving, beat whipping cream and 1 tablespoon sugar in chilled bowl until stiff. During last minutes of beating, add vanilla.

To serve, cut dessert into squares. Garnish with whipped cream.

By Robin from Washington, IA

Editor's Note: This recipe does contain uncooked eggs.

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Pumpkin Pie Squares

Great seasonal dessert!

Ingredients:

  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup quick cooking oatmeal
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup margarine or butter
  • 1 lb. pumpkin (2 cups)
  • 1 can evaporated milk
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp. margarine or butter

Directions:

Combine flour, oatmeal, brown sugar, and margarine. Mix until crumbly. Press into ungreased 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Combine pumpkin, milk, eggs, sugar, salt and spices in mixing bowl, and beat together well. Pour into crust. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes. Combine pecans, brown sugar and 2 tablespoons margarine. Sprinkle over filling. Bake an additional 15-20 minutes or until filling is set. Top with Cool Whip when served.

Servings: 12-15
Prep Time: 20-25 Minutes
Cooking Time: 50-55 Minutes

By Robin from Washington, IA

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Ingredients

Crust:
  • 2 cups flour
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 cup butter
Filling:
  • 2 cups pumpkin
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1 tsp. cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp. cloves
  • 2 eggs
  • 1/2 tsp. salt
  • 1/2 tsp. ginger
  • 1 can evaporated milk
Topping:
  • 1/2-3/4 cup chopped nuts
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar

Directions

Crust: Combine till crumbly and press into a lightly buttered 9x13 inch pan. Bake this for 15 minutes at 350 degrees F.

Filling: Beat well and pour over baked crust. Bake 20-25 minutes till set.

Topping: Combine and spread over baked pumpkin layer. Bake 15 minutes additional. Cool and cut into squares. Keep refrigerated or frozen. Top with whipped cream or ice cream.

By Robin from Washington, IA


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