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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars — homemade pumpkin cream cheese bars recipe

Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars

Decadent pumpkin bars featuring a creamy cheesecake swirl in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 210
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base Batter
  • 1 1/2 cups canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Cream Cheese Filling
  • 1 cup softened cream cheese

Equipment

  • 9x13 inch Baking Dish
  • Mixing bowl

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350F (175C) and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. Mix pumpkin, sugar, eggs, oil, flour, and spices in a bowl to create the base batter.
  3. Pour two-thirds of the batter into the prepared baking dish.
  4. Beat cream cheese with sugar and egg until smooth, then spread evenly over the pumpkin layer.
  5. Drop remaining pumpkin batter by spoonfuls on top and swirl gently with a knife.
  6. Bake for 35-40 minutes until set and cool completely before slicing into bars.

Notes

Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature for the smoothest filling.