Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Walnut Crust and Streusel Topping
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Walnut Crust and Streusel Topping. This easy-to-make dessert features a creamy pumpkin cheesecake layered over a rich walnut crust, topped with a crunchy streusel that adds a delightful texture. Perfect for any occasion, these bars not only impress with their stunning presentation but also bring the warm, inviting flavors of fall to your table.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup finely chopped walnuts
- 1 cup almond flour
- 1/2 cup white sugar
- 1/4 cup salted butter, melted
- 6 oz pumpkin puree
- 2/3 cup white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 16 oz cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 tsp pumpkin spice
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup oats
- 1/2 cup flour
- 6 T. salted butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- For the walnut crust: Combine chopped walnuts, almond flour, white sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- For the filling: In another bowl, mix cream cheese and white sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Reserve 1½ cups of this mixture.
- Stir pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice into the reserved cream cheese mixture. Pour the remaining cream cheese mixture over the crust, followed by the pumpkin layer on top.
- Prepare streusel by mixing sugars, oats, flour, softened butter, and vanilla until crumbly. Sprinkle over the pumpkin layer.
- Bake for about 60-70 minutes until set in the middle. Cool slightly before chilling in the fridge for at least two hours before cutting into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg