Comments on: Pumpkin Pie Bars

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 20:16:57 +0000

In reply to Mary Besley. Hi Mary! I haven't personally tried it, but I think it could work. :)

By: Mary Besley

Mary Besley — Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:09:33 +0000

Can you use a gluten free flour for base?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 18:17:16 +0000

In reply to Matilde Kettering. Hi Matilde! I haven't personally tried it, but you shouldn't have any issues doubling it. You will want to use a larger pan. :)

By: Matilde Kettering

Matilde Kettering — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 15:24:39 +0000

Will this work if I double the recipe?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 20:06:10 +0000

In reply to Jessica. Thank you so much for trying my recipe, Jessica! I'm so glad everyone enjoyed it so much! :)

By: Jessica

Jessica — Sat, 20 Dec 2025 17:14:02 +0000

Made this for Thanksgiving and it was a huge hit! I thought it was the perfect ratio of crust-to filling, and people were more likely to take a small square than they were a whole slice of pie. (Even if they did go back for seconds 😉) The whole thing was super easy, and it’s now permanently replaced a more traditional pumpkin pie in this house. (Your crust recipe is delicious Sam, but I preferred pressing this crust than rolling out and transferring the other!)

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 03:32:28 +0000

In reply to Joyce Brennan. I haven't personally tried it. I think it could be possible, but if you do try it I would love to know how it goes. :)

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 10 Dec 2025 02:28:38 +0000

In reply to Tracy L Cohen. Hi Tracy! The flavor combo could be good if that's what you like. I think the coconut cream will work. Enjoy! :)

By: Tracy L Cohen

Tracy L Cohen — Mon, 08 Dec 2025 15:06:57 +0000

I’m making these today for a dinner where I have a dairy free guest. I was planning to use heavy coconut cream for the filling and the 2 tablespoons in the crust. I’m thinking that coconut flavor will be compatible with pumpkin. Any thoughts?
He’s okay with butter- thank goodness!

By: Joyce Brennan

Joyce Brennan — Thu, 04 Dec 2025 02:00:20 +0000

If you don’t have a food processor, can you use a blender that has a pulse setting?

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 17:51:44 +0000

In reply to Camille Jonet Oliver. Hi Camille! If you don’t have one, it can be more of a struggle and you may wish to use the crust from my millionaire’s shortbread instead. We did test the recipe that way and it works quite well, though I do prefer the shortcrust listed instead.

By: Camille Jonet Oliver

Camille Jonet Oliver — Wed, 26 Nov 2025 02:53:42 +0000

if I dont have the food processor with the pulse. what else can I use?!

By: Sam Merritt

Sam Merritt — Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:02:43 +0000

In reply to Mary Moore. Sure thing! :)

By: Mary Moore

Mary Moore — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 17:16:39 +0000

Can these be made ahead and frozen?