Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars: Indulgent Treats with Crunchy Streusel
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a delicious combination of creamy cheesecake and spiced pumpkin, topped with a crunchy streusel. Perfect for fall gatherings!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cups cream cheese
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup rolled oats
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and spices. Mix well.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust and smooth the top.
- In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats, and baking powder. Sprinkle over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes until the edges are set. Let cool before cutting into bars.
Notes
- Make sure to use canned pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- For extra flavor, you can add a pinch of ginger.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Pumpkin, Cheesecake, Bars, Streusel, Dessert