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Pumpkin Cheesecake Heaven Bars

A decadent layered dessert bar featuring a spiced graham cracker crust, creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, and a rich streusel topping. The ultimate fall treat!

Ingredients

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For the Crust:

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
  3. Beat cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix until well combined. Pour over crust.
  4. In a separate bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in cold butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in pecans. Sprinkle over pumpkin layer.
  5. Bake for 40-45 minutes until center is set. Cool completely in pan, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting into bars.

Notes

You can customize the seasonings to taste.

  • Author: Olivia Bennett