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Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Delicious Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars to Savor This Fall

Indulge in creamy pumpkin cheesecake bars that are the perfect fall dessert, satisfying cravings for a warm, cozy treat.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pumpkin Base
  • 4 large Eggs Provides structure and moisture
  • 1 ⅔ cups Sugar Adjust to taste
  • 1 cup Vegetable Oil Can substitute with melted coconut oil
  • 1 ¾ cups Pumpkin Puree Canned for convenience
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Use pure for best flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Whole wheat can be substituted
  • 2 teaspoons Baking Powder Ensure it's fresh
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda Helps bars rise
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cinnamon Substitute with pumpkin pie spice if desired
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Nutmeg Freshly grated adds more flavor
  • ¼ teaspoon Ground Ginger Adjust to preference
For the Cream Cheese Topping
  • 16 ounces Cream Cheese Softened before mixing
  • 1 ½ tablespoons Sugar Adjust sweetness to taste
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tablespoon Cornstarch Can be omitted if necessary

Equipment

  • Electric mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Jelly roll pan
  • spatula
  • Piping Bag

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 10 x 15-inch jelly roll pan.
  2. In a large bowl, beat together the eggs and sugar until frothy. Add vegetable oil, pumpkin puree, and vanilla extract; mix until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger. Gradually fold into the wet mixture.
  4. Pour the batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  5. In another bowl, beat cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and cornstarch until smooth; transfer to a piping bag.
  6. Pipe the cream cheese mixture over the pumpkin batter in a crisscross pattern.
  7. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean.
  8. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 150mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

For best results, use fresh ingredients and avoid overmixing. Let bars cool completely to set properly.

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