Pumpkin Pie Bars – Simmer + Sauce

Ingredients

• For the Crust:
• 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter, small dice
• Pinch of salt
• For the Filling:
• 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
• 1(15-ounce can) pumpkin puree
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
• Dash of salt
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 (12-ounce can) evaporated milk
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• For the Whipped Cream:
• 1 cup heavy cream
• 2 tablespoons Confectioners' sugar
• Ground cinnamon, for garnish (optional)