pumpkin cheesecake bars

(2 ratings)
Recipe by
Family Favorites
Not Far From Green Bay, WI

This is a wonderful, quick and easy recipe designed to satisfy the cheesecake and the pumpkin lovers in your family. The combination of the pumpkin pie spiced crust, rich creamy filling and delicious topping are sure to please everyone. Enjoy!

(2 ratings)
yield 36 Bars
prep time 20 Min
cook time 35 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For pumpkin cheesecake bars

  • CRUST
  • 1
    16 oz. box of pound cake mix
  • 1
    large egg
  • 2
    tbsp. melted butter or margarine
  • 2
    tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • FILLING
  • 1
    8 oz. softened cream cheese
  • 1
    14 oz. can eagle brand sweetened condensed milk
  • 2
    large eggs
  • 1
    16 oz. can pumpkin (not pie filling)
  • 1/2
    tsp. salt
  • 2
    tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • TOPPING
  • 2
    cups (16 oz.) sour cream (do not use low fat)
  • 1/3
    cup brown sugar
  • 1
    tsp. vanilla
  • OPTIONAL DECORATIVE TOPPINGS
  • whipped cream, ground cinnamon, chopped walnuts or pecans

How To Make pumpkin cheesecake bars

  • 1
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • 2
    In large bowl on low speed, combine pound cake mix, 1 egg, butter or margarine and 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice until crumbly. Press into bottom of lightly greased 9x13 inch cake pan.
  • 3
    In large bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk, then 2 eggs, pumpkin, 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice and salt. Mix well. Pour over crust. Bake for 30 minutes.
  • 4
    Beat topping ingredients until well blended. Spread over surface of warm cheesecake. Bake for 6 more minutes. Cool, chill. Top as desired with cinnamon, chopped pecans, walnuts, whipped cream... your choice! Cut into 36 bars. Store covered in refrigerator.
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