Pumpkin pie bars

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350ºF.

Step 2

Prepare an 9x9-inch square baking pan. Spray with cooking spray and then line with parchment, so the excess parchment hangs over the two sides.

Step 3

Press the crust down into the bottom of the pan evenly.

Step 4

Bake crust for 8 minutes, until edges begin to turn golden brown. Remove from oven and set aside.

Step 5

Filling: Whisk together all ingredients until smooth. Pour onto crust. Bake for 25 minutes.

Step 6

Remove the pan from the oven, evenly sprinkle on the chopped pecans, and return the pan to the oven. Bake for another 10–15 minutes or until filling is set.

Step 7

Remove from the oven and let cool completely. Refrigerate for 2 hours. Slice and serve!