PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE BARS RECIPE RECIPES

Steps:

• 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.

Steps:

• In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and crushed graham crackers. Stir until the mixture develops a wet sand texture.
• Cover the bottom of a greased 9 x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan with the graham cracker mixture and spread evenly. Chill.
• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, and sugar. Stir until mixture is smooth.
• Spread half of the cheesecake batter into the chilled baking pan, smoothing the top, and freeze.
• Preheat the oven to 325˚F (160˚C).
• Add the pumpkin puree to the remaining cheesecake batter and stir until incorporated.
• Spoon the pumpkin cheesecake mixture over frozen cheesecake mixture and spread evenly.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Make the crumb topping: in a medium bowl, combine the butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture develops a wet sand texture.
• Top the cheesecake with the crumble topping and bake for another 25 minutes.
• Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature. For best results refrigerate overnight once completely cooled, then slice and serve.
• Enjoy!