Delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with a Crispy Streusel Topping

These pumpkin cheesecake bars are a decadent and satisfying fall dessert. The creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling is perfectly complemented by the crispy streusel topping, making them the perfect treat for any occasion.

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• 1 (8 oz) package cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• 2 eggs

Directions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a 9x13 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the pumpkin, sugar, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger, and mix until well combined.
4. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Pour the pumpkin cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
5. In a separate bowl, combine ingredients for the streusel topping: 1/2 cup graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and 1/4 cup butter. Mix until crumbly and sprinkle over the cheesecake mixture.
6. Bake for 35-40 minutes, until the cheesecake is set but slightly jiggly in the center. Let cool completely before slicing into bars and serving.

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