Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars: Indulgent Treat with Crunchy Streusel
Discover the creamy and delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars topped with a crunchy streusel, perfect for any dessert lover.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups pumpkin puree
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs with melted butter and press into a baking dish.
- In another bowl, combine pumpkin puree, cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, eggs, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Beat until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust.
- In a separate bowl, combine brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon to make the streusel. Sprinkle it over the cheesecake mixture.
- Bake for 45-50 minutes or until set. Let cool before slicing.
Notes
- For best results, chill the bars in the refrigerator for a few hours before serving.
- You can substitute the cream cheese for Greek yogurt for a lighter version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, dessert, fall recipes