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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Walnut Crust and Streusel Topping

Deliciously creamy pumpkin cheesecake bars with a crunchy walnut crust and a sweet streusel topping, perfect for fall gatherings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Walnut Crust
  • 1 cup walnuts finely chopped
  • 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling
  • 2 packages cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree canned or fresh
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
Streusel Topping
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter cold and cubed
  • 1/2 cup walnuts chopped

Method
 

Prepare the Walnut Crust
  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine chopped walnuts, graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well combined.
  2. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a 9x13 inch baking pan to form an even layer. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool.
Make the Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling
  1. In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth using an electric mixer.
  2. Add pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
Assemble and Bake
  1. Pour the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the cooled walnut crust and spread evenly.
  2. In a separate bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, and cold butter. Use a fork or pastry cutter to mix until crumbly. Stir in chopped walnuts.
  3. Sprinkle the streusel topping evenly over the cheesecake filling.
  4. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set. Remove from oven and let cool completely.
Serve
  1. Once cooled, cut into bars and serve. Store leftovers in the refrigerator.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 13gSaturated Fat: 5gFiber: 2gSugar: 12g

Notes

For best results, chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving to allow the flavors to meld.

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