PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE BARS

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What a perfect treat on a perfect fall afternoon! This will be a great pumpkin dessert for your Thanksgiving meal.

Provided by Terrie Hoelscher

Categories     Other Desserts

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 15

FILLING
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 c sugar
1 egg
BATTER FOR BARS
1 c solid pack pumpkin in a can
1 c sugar
1 egg
1/3 c vegetable oil
1 c all-purpose flour
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice [see note in comments]
1 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 c chopped pecan pieces

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 375°
  • 2. Spray a 9x13" baking pan with PAM or Baker's Joy. Set aside.
  • 3. For filling, whisk together softened cream cheese, sugar and egg. Mix with a hand mixer until well-blended and smooth. Set aside.
  • 4. For batter, combine pumpkin, sugar, egg and oil in medium mixing bowl. Mix well.
  • 5. Stir in flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking powder, baking soda, & salt. Mix well to combine.
  • 6. Pour batter into prepared baking dish, and spread to cover bottom of pan.
  • 7. Drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the batter. Cut through the batter with a knife or spatula, to make a marbled effect w/ the cream cheese mixture. Do this a second time, going in the opposite direction [i.e., if you go side to side the first time, go up and down the second time]. When doing the marbling, be cautious and don't let your knife drag or touch the bottom of the baking dish.
  • 8. Sprinkle with the chopped pecans.
  • 9. Bake 25 - 28 minutes, or until a cake tester comes out clean.
  • 10. Cool the entire pan of bars, then cut into squares. Makes 18 squares.

Nadim Mia
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I've tried many pumpkin cream cheese bar recipes, but this one is by far the best. The bars are moist and flavorful, and the cream cheese filling is perfectly creamy. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Farida Fatima
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I made these bars for a Thanksgiving dessert and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they were gone in no time. I will definitely be making these again next year.


Sohail Kashif
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These bars are delicious! The pumpkin flavor is rich and the cream cheese filling is creamy and smooth. The crust is also very good. I will definitely be making these again.


Toni Stephens
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I love the combination of pumpkin and cream cheese.


Andrea Hall
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These bars are perfect for fall. The pumpkin flavor is warm and comforting, and the cream cheese filling is rich and creamy. I love to serve these bars with a dollop of whipped cream on top.


Robert A. Green Jr.
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I made these bars for a Halloween party and they were a big hit! The kids loved them and they were a great addition to the dessert table.


mandy Smith
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These bars are so good! I love the combination of pumpkin and cream cheese. The crust is also very tasty. I will definitely be making these again.


Nipun Athapaththu
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I was looking for a pumpkin cream cheese bar recipe that was easy to follow and didn't require a lot of ingredients. This recipe fit the bill perfectly! The bars turned out great and were a big hit with my family.


Thomas Engle
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These bars are delicious! The pumpkin flavor is rich and creamy, and the crust is perfectly crunchy. I love that they're easy to make and they always turn out perfectly.


Wesley Glass
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and they disappeared quickly. The recipe was easy to follow and the bars turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Marner Person
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These pumpkin cream cheese bars were a delightful treat! The combination of the creamy filling and the crunchy crust was perfect. I loved the rich pumpkin flavor and the hint of spice. My family and friends also enjoyed these bars, and they were a bi