Pumpkin Pie Squares Recipe (Pumpkin Pie Squares)
Recipe for pumpkin pie squares, which combines the stuffing prepared with pumpkin puree and spices with the oatmeal-sugar base and slices it in the oven. The materials are practical; In the how-to section, you press the base, pour the filling and bake it on a single tray.
Ingredients
1. For the base
2. For the filling
3. For the topping
Step-by-Step Method
Prepare the oven and mold
Preheat the oven to 175°C. Grease a medium-sized square tray or line it with baking paper; So you can easily remove the squares.
Mix the base
Mix flour, oats and brown sugar in a bowl. Add cold butter and margarine and crumble with your fingertips until it resembles sand; The mixture should come together slightly when squeezed.
Press the base
Pour the base mixture into the tray and press it evenly with the base of a glass. And keep the edges tight; so that the slices do not fall apart.
Beat the filling
Whisk pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, egg, granulated sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt until smooth. Just mix it without making too much foam.
Pour and bake
Pour the filling onto the base. Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 70–85 minutes; It's okay if the middle is slightly wobbly, it will come together as it cools.
Add the topping mixture (optional but according to the recipe)
During the last 10–15 minutes of cooking, mix brown sugar, chopped pecans, and melted butter+margarine and sprinkle on top. Return it to the oven and finish it until the top has a light color.
Let it rest and slice
Let the tray rest at room temperature for 30 minutes, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour for clearer shots. Cut into squares with a sharp knife.