You guys know I have a thing for pumpkin. But nothing can satisfy my pumpkin cravings like my Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie Dessert Squares aka my family’s VERY favorite dessert. Seriously so yum!

You guys know I have a thing for pumpkin. But nothing can satisfy my pumpkin cravings like my Grandma's Pumpkin Pie Dessert Squares aka my family's VERY favorite dessert. Seriously so yum!

It’s only the start of November and I’ve already went through 2 pumpkins and about 5 cans of puree. Yikes! I’ve also already posted 7 pumpkin recipes this season, but there is one recipe that takes the cake. My Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie Dessert Squares go above and beyond any other recipe on this blog. They are seriously my all-time favorite dessert recipe. There is just no comparison.

You guys know I have a thing for pumpkin. But nothing can satisfy my pumpkin cravings like my Grandma's Pumpkin Pie Dessert Squares aka my family's VERY favorite dessert. Seriously so yum!

One whiff of the fragrant pumpkin spices of this dessert and the memories of my childhood come flooding back to me. Such happy recollections of my whole family enjoying a huge spread of Thanksgiving yumminess at my grandma and grandpa’s house.

You guys know I have a thing for pumpkin. But nothing can satisfy my pumpkin cravings like my Grandma's Pumpkin Pie Dessert Squares aka my family's VERY favorite dessert. Seriously so yum!

My grandma’s original pumpkin pie dessert squares are mind-blowing delicious, yes. But nutritious? Nope. I had already been dreaming of ways to make this dessert a little more figure-friendly and wholesome. Then I got the opportunity to team up with Immaculate Baking Co. and I took the challenge of making these dessert squares guiltless, but just as scrumptious as the original.

You guys know I have a thing for pumpkin. But nothing can satisfy my pumpkin cravings like my Grandma's Pumpkin Pie Dessert Squares aka my family's VERY favorite dessert. Seriously so yum!

I’ve been purchasing products from Immaculate Baking Co. from the start. I LOVE this brand and everything they stand behind. Their line of cinnamon rolls and crescent rolls make my picky kiddos very happy! And I can trust their commitment to bring us wholesome, organic, and some gluten free items; while staying dedicated to premium taste and ingredients.

You guys know I have a thing for pumpkin. But nothing can satisfy my pumpkin cravings like my Grandma's Pumpkin Pie Dessert Squares aka my family's VERY favorite dessert. Seriously so yum!

So, as you might have guessed, I can report the challenge a complete success! The slight tweaks I made from the original recipe were not noticed by anyone in my family and the yellow cake mix from Immaculate Baking Co. was definitely Immaculate, in a major way!

You guys know I have a thing for pumpkin. But nothing can satisfy my pumpkin cravings like my Grandma's Pumpkin Pie Dessert Squares aka my family's VERY favorite dessert. Seriously so yum!

What do they taste like? Kind of amazing. They’re:

Pumpkin-y
Subtly spiced
Perfectly sweet
Crusty on top
Creamy on the inside
Cakey on bottom
Decadent
Shareable
And the perfect sweet treat for your Thanksgiving Day spread

I made this batch of squares on what was supposed to be a low calorie day (according to my boot camp meal plan) and just shooting the photos, I managed to do some serious damage. Yep, a few pieces of dessert squares ended up being dinner. No regrets.

You guys know I have a thing for pumpkin. But nothing can satisfy my pumpkin cravings like my Grandma's Pumpkin Pie Dessert Squares aka my family's VERY favorite dessert. Seriously so yum!

You guys know I have a thing for pumpkin. But nothing can satisfy my pumpkin cravings like my Grandma's Pumpkin Pie Dessert Squares aka my family's VERY favorite dessert. Seriously so yum!
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Grandma's Pumpkin Pie Dessert Squares

You guys know I have a thing for pumpkin. But nothing can satisfy my pumpkin cravings like my Grandma’s Pumpkin Pie Dessert Squares aka my family’s VERY favorite dessert. Seriously so yum!
Author: Kim

Ingredients

For the crust:

  • 1 box Immaculate Yellow Cake Scratch Mix (any yellow cake mix will work), 1 cup reserved
  • 1 egg
  • ½ cup Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks, melted (any butter will work)

For the filling:

  • 15 oz pumpkin pie mix (this is not the same as canned pumpkin purée)
  • 15 oz pumpkin purée (or use 30 ounce can of pumpkin pie mix)
  • 2 eggs
  • cups dairy-free milk, (I used unsweetened vanilla almond milk, but any milk will work)

For the topping:

  • 1 cup reserved cake mix
  • ¼ cup Swerve All Natural Sweetener (the original recipe uses 1/4 cup sugar)
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup Earth Balance Vegan Buttery Sticks, melted (any butter will work)

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and spray a 9 x 13 inch baking dish with non-stick cooking spray.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the ingredients for the crust and press into the bottom of the pan.
  • Use the same bowl to combine the ingredients for the filling and pour over the crust.
  • Rinse the mixing bowl and combine the ingredients for the topping. Sprinkle topping over filling.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F. for 45 to 50 minutes.
  • Allow dessert squares to cool for about 20 minutes and then chill in the fridge (at least 3-4 hours) before serving.
  • Bars will be tasty at room temperature, but are best served COLD with a whipped topping. You can use Cool Whip or Redi-Whip, but to keep bars more nutritious use whipped coconut cream, So Delicious Dairy Free Cocowhip or Truwhip.

Notes

*This version uses ingredients to make the dessert healthier. You can find the original dessert square recipe here.
**To make this recipe gluten-free, try a gluten-free yellow cake mix.
***Feel free to use a different variety of butter, pumpkin pie mix, milk, sugar and cake mix. For this recipe, I listed the products I used for a healthier dessert.
Serving: 1square, Calories: 158kcal, Carbohydrates: 22.5g, Protein: 1.2g, Fat: 6.3g, Saturated Fat: 1.3g, Cholesterol: 15.9mg, Sodium: 50.2mg, Fiber: 2g, Sugar: 12.1g

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