Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares
Who doesn't love pumpkins? Better yet, pumpkin cheesecake. This Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares recipe is such a treat. What a great way to welcome fall with an easy pumpkin cheesecake recipe.
Can we eat the cheesecake pumpkin squares right out of the oven?
Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature. For best results refrigerate overnight once completely cooled, then slice and serve.
How long can you keep pumpkin bars in the refrigerator?
If stored in the refrigerator, they are good for approximately one week. They are best consumed or frozen in the first few days, as they will dry about a bit over time.
Make it
Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares
Ingredients
6 tablespoons butter, melted
10 graham crackers, crushed
32 oz cream cheese, at room temperature
4 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 ½ cups sugar
15 oz pumpkin puree, 1 can
CRUMBLE TOPPING
½ cup butter
1 cup flour
½ cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Preparation
In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and crushed graham crackers. Stir until the mixture develops a wet sand texture.
Cover the bottom of a greased 9 x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan with the graham cracker mixture and spread evenly. Chill.
In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, and sugar. Stir until the mixture is smooth.
Spread half of the cheesecake batter into the chilled baking pan, smoothing the top, and freeze.
Preheat the oven to 325˚F (160˚C).
Add the pumpkin puree to the remaining cheesecake batter and stir until incorporated.
Spoon the pumpkin cheesecake mixture over the frozen cheesecake mixture and spread evenly.
Bake for 30 minutes.
Make the crumb topping: In a medium bowl, combine the butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture develops a wet sand texture.
Top the cheesecake with the crumble topping and bake for another 25 minutes.
Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature. For best results refrigerate overnight once completely cooled, then slice and serve.
Enjoy your Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares