Decadent Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Indulge in these luxurious pumpkin cheesecake bars, featuring a buttery crust infused with warm pumpkin spice flavors, topped with a velvety pumpkin and cream cheese filling. Finished with a sprinkle of crunchy nuts, these bars are a delightful twist on a classic dessert.

Ingredients

For the Cheesecake Bars
1	package yellow cake mix
3	large eggs
2	tablespoons margarine or butter, melted
4	teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
1	package cream cheese, softened
1	can sweetened condensed milk
1	can pumpkin
1⁄2	teaspoon salt
1	cup chopped nuts

Instructions

• Preparation

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a large mixer bowl, on low speed, combine the yellow cake mix, 1 egg, melted margarine, and 2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice until crumbly.
  3. Press the mixture onto the bottom of a 15x10 inch baking pan.

• Assembly and Baking

  1. In a large mixer bowl, beat the cream cheese until fluffy.
  2. Gradually beat in the sweetened condensed milk, 2 eggs, pumpkin, 2 tsp of pumpkin pie spice, and salt; mixing well.
  3. Pour the filling over the crust and sprinkle with the chopped nuts.
  4. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the filling is set. Allow to cool.
  5. Refrigerate the bars and once chilled, cut into squares. Store covered in the refrigerator.

Jul 25, 2024