Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Indulge in the perfect combination of rich chocolate and cozy pumpkin flavors with these delicious Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars. This layered treat features a rich chocolate base, a creamy pumpkin layer with warm fall spices, and a sweet, buttery crumble topping. Ideal for fall gatherings or holiday celebrations!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 16 bars
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Chocolate Layer
- 15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix, boxed
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup salted butter, melted
Pumpkin Layer
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree (1 can)
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 teaspoon ground cloves
- 3 cups powdered sugar
Crumble Topping
- ¾ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 8 tablespoons salted butter, very soft
Assembly
- ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 baking dish.
- Chocolate Layer: Mix chocolate cake mix, egg, and melted butter. Press mixture into the dish.
- Pumpkin Layer: Combine cream cheese, pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla, spices, and powdered sugar. Pour over chocolate layer.
- Crumble Topping: Mix flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, and butter until crumbly. Sprinkle over pumpkin layer.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 50-60 minutes until set. Cool before serving.
Notes
- Refrigerate in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Freeze in a single layer, then transfer to a freezer-safe container for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 472 kcal
- Sugar: 46g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 63g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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