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Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

Delicious Pumpkin Bars Perfect for Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

Discover an unforgettable Thanksgiving dessert idea with these pumpkin bars, blending seasonal flavors and textures in a delightful treat.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 8 oz cream cheese
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup maple syrup
  • 1/2 cup cranberries
  • 2 units apples, diced

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • baking dish
  • oven
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Choose your dessert type—bars, pies, cookies, or cakes.
  2. Prepare the base: cookie crust, pie shell, or batter and pre-bake or chill.
  3. Mix filling: combine pumpkin puree, brown sugar, spices, and cream cheese.
  4. Bake, chill, or set depending on the dessert style.
  5. Top with whipped cream, nuts, or cranberry garnish.
  6. Serve warm or at room temperature with coffee or cider.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 3gFat: 15g

Notes

Feel free to customize by substituting ingredients like pecans for walnuts or adding chocolate chips for a twist.

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