Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Streusel
If you’re craving a dessert that embodies the warm flavors of fall, these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Streusel are the answer! Creamy pumpkin and rich cream cheese come together in a delightful blend, topped with a buttery streusel crumble that adds the perfect crunch. Ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or holiday celebrations, this easy-to-make recipe will leave everyone asking for seconds.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ cup all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup rolled oats
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan for the crust.
- Beat softened cream cheese until smooth in another bowl. Add pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice; mix well and pour over the crust.
- For the streusel topping, combine flour, oats, cold cubed butter, and brown sugar in a bowl until crumbly; sprinkle over the cheesecake layer.
- Bake for about 45 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (82g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 130mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg