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 | |
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| 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 | |
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| 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. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 157.3 kcal |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Fat | 7.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.4 g |
| Fiber | 0.6 g |
| Sugar | 12.8 g |
Published on Jul 25, 2024 by Luminița