Pumpkin Pie Bars
Craving pumpkin pie but don't have a spare pie pan? Or perhaps you need more than the standard eight slices a 9" pie can deliver. These Pumpkin Pie Bars are the answer. They have all the cozy, spiced goodness of the classic dessert in a portable, crowd-friendly form. The buttery, brown sugar crust gets pressed into the pan (no rolling out pie dough!), and the silky pumpkin filling comes together with just a handful of ingredients. The (optional but highly recommended) sour cream whipped topping brings a slight tanginess and completes the traditional pumpkin pie experience. Leave it off if you have to travel, and top the bars tableside when you arrive, making swoops and swirls in the topping for an impressive presentation.
