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Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Bars

Indulgent Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Bars You Can't Resist

Course: Cake
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Cheesecake Bars, Dessert Bars, fall desserts, Pumpkin Desserts, Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Bars, Thanksgiving Treats
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Chilling Time: 3 hours
Total Time: 4 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Calories: 250kcal
Delight your guests with these Pumpkin Pecan Cheesecake Bars, featuring a crunchy gingersnap crust, spiced pumpkin filling, and a rich pecan topping.
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Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • baking pan

Ingredients

For the Gingersnap Crust

  • 2 cups Crushed Gingersnaps
  • 2 tablespoons Sugar
  • 4 tablespoons Butter Melted

For the Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling

  • 2 packages Cream Cheese 8 oz each, softened
  • 2 large Eggs Room temperature
  • ½ cup Canned Pumpkin Puree 4 oz, avoid pumpkin pie mix
  • 1 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice

For the Pecan Topping

  • ½ box Yellow Cake Mix
  • 1 ½ cups Chopped Pecans or Walnuts Can swap with your favorite nut

For the Vanilla Glaze

  • ¾ cup Powdered Sugar
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Heavy Cream Add more for a thinner drizzle
  • ¼ teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (176°C) and prepare an 8x8 baking pan with cooking spray.
  • In a bowl, mix crushed gingersnaps, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, then mix in pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice. Pour over crust.
  • Sprinkle yellow cake mix over pumpkin cheesecake, then add chopped pecans or walnuts on top.
  • Bake for 50-60 minutes until the top is golden brown and the center is set.
  • Allow to cool for about an hour at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
  • Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until desired glaze consistency is achieved. Drizzle over chilled bars before serving.

Notes

Optional: Garnish with whipped cream or extra nuts for a festive touch. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the best results.

Nutrition

Serving: 1bar | Calories: 250kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 30mg | Sodium: 200mg | Potassium: 150mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 400IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1mg