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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

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Creamy, spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with a buttery crumb crust, velvety pumpkin and cheesecake layers, and a light streusel topping. These bars capture the cozy flavors of fall in every bite — perfect for holidays or anytime you crave autumn comfort.

Ingredients

For the Bottom + Top Layer:

1 (15.25-ounce) box yellow cake mix

1/2 cup butter, melted

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

For the Cream Cheese Layer:

1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened

1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the Pumpkin Layer:

1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)

2 eggs

1 tablespoon flour

1/2 cup sugar

1 (5-ounce) can evaporated milk

1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a large bowl, mix yellow cake mix, melted butter, pumpkin pie spice, and pecans until crumbly. Press half of the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan and set aside the rest for topping.
  3. For the cream cheese layer: Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sweetened condensed milk, egg, and vanilla; mix until silky and well combined.
  4. For the pumpkin layer: In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, eggs, flour, sugar, evaporated milk, pumpkin pie spice, and vanilla until smooth.
  5. Spoon alternating dollops of the cream cheese and pumpkin mixtures over the crust. Swirl gently with a knife to create a marbled effect.
  6. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture evenly over the top.
  7. Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the top is golden and the center is set but slightly jiggly.
  8. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours (or overnight) before cutting into bars.

Notes

Use spice cake mix instead of yellow cake mix for a stronger autumn flavor.

Skip the nuts or replace with crushed graham crackers for a nut-free version.

Drizzle with caramel or sprinkle with sea salt for extra indulgence.

Ensure the pumpkin puree isn’t watery for best texture.

Chill completely before slicing for clean, neat bars.

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