Delicious and Easy Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bars Recipe

These Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bars are moist, creamy, and full of fall flavors. Made with a simple pumpkin batter and a swirl of cream cheese, these bars are perfect for any autumn gathering. The crust is a combination of buttery graham cracker crumbs and aromatic spices, adding a delightful crunch to the velvety pumpkin filling. These bars are so simple to make, and they can be enjoyed as a dessert or even as a snack. Try this mouthwatering recipe and enjoy the taste of autumn in every bite!

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 2 cups pumpkin puree
• 3/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup evaporated milk
• 2 large eggs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the prepared pan to form the crust.
3. In a separate bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, sugar, evaporated milk, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until well combined.
4. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust in the pan, spreading it evenly.
5. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth.
6. Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture onto the pumpkin batter. Use a butter knife or a toothpick to create swirls by gently dragging it through the pumpkin and cream cheese layers.
7. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
8. Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan.
9. Once cooled, refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
10. Serve and enjoy these delicious Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bars!

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