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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars: Indulgent Fall Treats to Savor

Savor the essence of fall with indulgent Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars that combine creamy pumpkin and cheesecake layers, topped with a crunchy streusel.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Chilling Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Walnut Crust
  • 1 cup walnuts or pecans
  • 1 cup almond flour or regular flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar or coconut sugar
  • 1/2 cup salted butter or unsalted butter, melted
For the Cheesecake Filling
  • 1 can pumpkin puree must be 100% pure
  • 3 large eggs or egg replacements
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice or a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar or white sugar
For the Streusel Topping
  • 1 cup oats gluten-free oats can be used
  • 1/2 cup flour or gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking dish
  • Mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine walnuts, almond flour, white sugar, and melted butter. Mix until crumbly and press into the bottom of the dish.
  3. Bake this crust for 10 minutes until slightly golden and fragrant, then set aside to cool.
  4. Blend cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Beat in the eggs one at a time.
  5. Pour three-quarters of the cream cheese mixture over the cooled walnut crust and spread evenly.
  6. Mix the remaining cream cheese mixture with pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice until smooth.
  7. Spoon the pumpkin mixture over the white cheesecake layer and smooth out.
  8. Combine oats, sugars, flour, and vanilla extract for streusel topping. Blend until it resembles crumbles.
  9. Sprinkle streusel topping over the pumpkin layer and bake for 60-70 minutes until edges are set.
  10. Cool for 15 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing into squares.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 4gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 4000IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smoother texture. Use fresh pumpkin puree for best flavor.

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