Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe Rating 5

This recipe caught my eye and was extremely popular at the annual Christmas party sponsored by our Extension Homemakers. It's a great dessert for fall.

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe
  • Prep: 15 min. Bake: 45 min. + cooling
  • Yield: 16 Servings
15 45 60

Ingredients

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 5 tablespoons cold butter
  • 1 cup finely chopped pecans
  • 1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ground allspice

Directions

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans; set aside 3/4 cup for topping.
  • Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
  • In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and allspice. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture.
  • Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator. Yield: 16 bars.

Nutritional Facts 1 serving (1 each) equals 228 calories, 15 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 52 mg cholesterol, 88 mg sodium, 22 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 4 g protein.

Originally published as Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars in Best of Country Cookies , p87

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Reviewed on Mar. 10, 2012 by Worshipguy

Very good! A nice change from the usual pumpkin pie.


Reviewed on Jan. 14, 2012 by ticosusie

First time i made this, I did not have any nuts, so made it without. I liked it. Second time, I only had macadamia nuts, and I was craving chocolate so I added 1/4 cup of white chocolate chips to the topping. Yummy!


Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2011 by Janknits

The recipe was easy and it worked up quickly. The finished product was delicious. A nice change from regular pumpkin pie.


Reviewed on Dec. 19, 2010 by Kathbakes

This is my new go-to recipe when I'm bringing a dessert for family or friends. It's quick, easy and makes enough for at least 16, depending on how you cut them. Overall, a great recipe!


Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2010 by FarmerGig

This is just an all-time great recipe. Cut into bars the crowd just keeps coming back for more. I make a batch and stick them in the freezer for a treat with coffee on days when you don't really want a whole piece of pie. Absolutely terrific!


Reviewed on Nov. 19, 2010 by scrapo

Took these to family who had just had a baby they said they were yummy! I had to use 1/2 cup of pecans and 1/2 cup walnuts and they still turned out great!


Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2010 by SWS Baker

This is an amazing recipe and simple to make! The bars went very quickly among a small group of people. You can substitute pecans with walnuts, they still taste delicious! Perfect holiday recipe.


Reviewed on Jun. 17, 2009 by Irenesh

Somehow pupkin and cheese make a great combination.  As a matter of fact, most 'orange' vegetables go well with milk products.  Coconut milk works very well for soups.


Reviewed on May. 26, 2009 by mast0305`

 
 
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