There are certain things that just scream fall – apples, turkey, green beans, and pumpkins! During the fall season, our family always makes sure that there is some type of pumpkin pie dessert.
Most of the time it’s a standard pumpkin pie, but sometimes we opt for a pumpkin shortbread. To me, a pumpkin shortbread is like a beefed up pumpkin pie. The filling is almost identical to a pie filling, but the crust is about three times as thick. And since I love crust, pumpkin shortbread is one of my favorite fall desserts.
So without further ado, here is a simple pumpkin shortbread recipe that has the flavors of fall, tastes like a beefier version of a pumpkin pie, and is a family favorite.
Pumpkin Shortbread
Pumpkin Shortbread
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| Serves | 18-20 |
| Prep time | 20 minutes |
| Cook time | 50 minutes |
| Total time | 1 hours, 10 minutes |
| Meal type | Dessert |
| Occasion | Halloween, Thanksgiving |
| From book | Favorite Island Cookery |
Ingredients
Optional
- whipped cream
Crust
- 2 cups flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup butter
Filling
- 4 eggs
- 29oz pumpkin puree
- 1 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon cloves
- 3 1/2 cups evaporated milk
Note
Let pumpkin shortbread cool completely before serving. Optional - serve topped with whipped cream.
Directions
| Crust | |
| Step 1 | |
| Combine flour and sugar into a large bowl. Cut cold butter into the flour mixture. Press frimly into a 9x13 pan. Bake at 400°F for 10 minutes. | |
| Filling | |
| Step 2 | |
| Combine all the filling ingredients in a large bowl and mix well. Pour the mix onto the partly baked crust. Reduce the oven heat to 350°F for 40-50 minutes or until top looks firm. Refrigerate overnight to cool. Serve topped with whipped cream. | |
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Hi Erlene,
Wow your pumpkin shortbread recipe looks amazing!
Julie
Yum, Erlene! These sound so tasty! I love the look of the ones baked in the individual custard cups — what a cute idea!