Description
Indulge in the warm, comforting flavors of fall with these delightful Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Streusel. This recipe features a creamy pumpkin cheesecake layer atop a buttery graham cracker crust, all generously topped with a crunchy streusel that adds texture and sweetness. Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or cozy evenings at home, these bars combine the nostalgic essence of pumpkin spice with the rich creaminess of cheesecake, making them an unforgettable dessert option. Easy to prepare and perfect for sharing, you’ll want to make these bars your go-to fall treat!
Ingredients
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- 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1.5 cups brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
- 0.25 cup rolled oats
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, cold and cubed
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter; press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice; mix until well combined and pour over the crust.
- In another bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, cold cubed butter, and brown sugar; mix until crumbly and sprinkle over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for about 45 minutes or until the center is set; cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 64g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg