FINISH-LINE PIE BARS

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Here's a yummy recipe-and it's even good for picnics too! Just make sure to keep the bars nice and cold in a cooler.-Taste of Home Test Kitchen

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 1h25m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt, divided
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 cup shortening
2 egg yolks
1/4 cup cold water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
3 cups sugar
3/4 cup cornstarch
7-1/2 cups half-and-half cream
1 cup plus 2 tablespoons butter, cubed
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
Additional ground nutmeg

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, 1/2 teaspoon salt and baking powder. Cut in shortening until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. In a small bowl, whisk the egg yolks, water and lemon juice; gradually add to flour mixture, tossing with a fork until dough forms a ball. Chill for 30 minutes. , Roll out dough between two large sheets of waxed paper into a 17x12-in. rectangle. Transfer to an ungreased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Press pastry onto the bottom and up the sides of pan; trim pastry even with top edges. Bake at 325° for 10 minutes. , Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the sugar, cornstarch and remaining salt. Add cream; stir until smooth. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil. Cook and stir 1-2 minutes longer or until thickened. Remove from the heat; stir in butter, vanilla and nutmeg. Pour into crust. Sprinkle with additional nutmeg., Bake for 40-45 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and crust is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 39mg cholesterol, Sodium 103mg sodium, Carbohydrate 20g carbohydrate (14g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.