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Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Bars

Fall just got sweeter! These Salted Caramel Pumpkin Pie Bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust, creamy pumpkin filling, and decadent salted caramel topping. Perfect for Thanksgiving, parties, or cozy nights in.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Chill Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 50 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

Crust:
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
Pumpkin Filling:
  • 1 15 oz can pumpkin puree
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp salt
  • ¾ cup heavy cream
Salted Caramel Topping:
  • ½ cup unsalted butter
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ¼ cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ tsp sea salt

Method
 

  1. Prepare the crust: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Press into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Bake 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Cool.
  2. Make the pumpkin filling: Whisk pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, salt, and heavy cream until smooth. Pour over cooled crust and bake 25-30 minutes until set. Cool completely.
  3. Prepare the salted caramel: Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Stir in brown sugar and heavy cream, cooking 3-4 minutes until smooth. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla and sea salt. Cool slightly. Drizzle over cooled bars.
  4. Chill and serve: Refrigerate for at least 2 hours until caramel sets. Cut into squares and enjoy!