Cinnamon Streusel Pumpkin Cheesecake Delight Bars
Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of fall with these decadent Cinnamon Streusel Pumpkin Cheesecake Delight Bars. This delightful twist on traditional pumpkin cheesecake is layered with a buttery yellow cake base, creamy pumpkin filling, and the perfect cinnamon streusel topping. Ideal for gatherings, these bars are sure to impress with their luscious texture and aromatic spices. Feel free to bake two batches to use the entire can of pumpkin pie filling and evaporated milk, ensuring no deliciousness goes to waste!
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Servings
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Calories
11
Ingredients
Ingredients
yellow cake mix
1 (dry)
butter
1/2 cup (melted)
sugar
1/2 cup (for cream cheese layer)
flour
1/4 cup (for topping)
cinnamon
4 teaspoons (for topping and filling)
cream cheese
2 (8 ounce) packages (softened)
sugar
1/2 cup (for cream cheese layer)
eggs
2 (beaten)
pumpkin pie filling
15 ounces (canned)
pumpkin pie spice
1 teaspoon (ground)
evaporated milk
2 1/2 ounces (canned)
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 13x9 inch baking dish.
2
In a large mixing bowl, combine the yellow cake mix and melted butter, mixing until crumbly. Set aside 2/3 cup of this mixture for the topping.
3
Press the remaining mixture firmly into the bottom of the greased baking dish to form an even crust.
4
In a separate mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1/2 cup of sugar until smooth and creamy. Spread this cream cheese mixture evenly over the crust.
5
In another bowl, beat the eggs well. Add the pumpkin pie filling, pumpkin pie spice, and evaporated milk, mixing until fully combined. Pour this pumpkin mixture gently over the cream cheese layer.
6
In a small bowl, combine the reserved crumb mixture, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and 4 teaspoons cinnamon. Mix well and sprinkle evenly over the pumpkin layer.
7
Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
8
Allow the cheesecake bars to cool for at least 1 hour before refrigerating. Chill for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares and serving.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Cinnamon Streusel Pumpkin Cheesecake Delight Bars?
These are decadent fall-themed dessert bars featuring a yellow cake base, a creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, and a cinnamon streusel topping.
What temperature should I preheat my oven to?
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
What size baking dish is required for this recipe?
You should use a greased 13x9 inch baking dish.
What type of cake mix is used for the crust?
The recipe calls for one package of dry yellow cake mix.
How is the crust prepared?
Combine the yellow cake mix and melted butter until crumbly, then press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the baking dish.
How much of the crust mixture should be set aside for the topping?
You should set aside 2/3 cup of the cake mix and butter mixture to use later in the streusel topping.
What ingredients are in the cream cheese layer?
The cream cheese layer consists of two 8-ounce packages of softened cream cheese and 1/2 cup of sugar.
How do I prepare the pumpkin filling layer?
Beat two eggs well, then add 15 ounces of pumpkin pie filling, one teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice, and 2.5 ounces of evaporated milk, mixing until combined.
Is pumpkin puree or pumpkin pie filling used?
The recipe specifically calls for 15 ounces of canned pumpkin pie filling.
How much evaporated milk is needed?
You will need 2 1/2 ounces of canned evaporated milk.
How is the cinnamon streusel topping made?
Combine the reserved 2/3 cup crumb mixture with 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup flour, and 4 teaspoons of cinnamon.
How long do the bars need to bake?
Bake the bars for 45 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
How do I check if the cheesecake bars are done?
The bars are done when the top is golden and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
How long should the bars cool before refrigerating?
Allow the bars to cool for at least one hour at room temperature before placing them in the refrigerator.
How long should the bars be chilled before serving?
Chill the bars in the refrigerator for at least two hours before cutting and serving.
Can I use this recipe to use up a full can of pumpkin?
Yes, the recipe suggests baking two batches to use the entire can of pumpkin pie filling and evaporated milk to prevent waste.
Do I need to soften the cream cheese?
Yes, the cream cheese should be softened to ensure the layer is smooth and creamy when beaten with sugar.
How many eggs are required for the recipe?
The recipe requires two beaten eggs.
What type of butter should I use for the crust?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of melted butter.
Should the eggs be beaten before adding them to the filling?
Yes, the instructions specify to beat the eggs well before adding the other filling ingredients.
How much cinnamon is used in the streusel topping?
There are 4 teaspoons of cinnamon used in the streusel topping.
What provides the pumpkin flavor in this recipe?
The flavor comes from both the canned pumpkin pie filling and the added pumpkin pie spice.
What is the recommended serving style?
The bars should be cut into squares and served chilled.
Is extra sugar added to the topping?
Yes, 1/4 cup of sugar is added to the reserved crumb mixture for the topping.
Is flour used in the crust or the topping?
Flour is added specifically to the streusel topping, while the crust uses yellow cake mix.
How many packages of cream cheese do I need?
You will need two 8-ounce packages of cream cheese.
Is the pumpkin mixture poured directly onto the crust?
No, the pumpkin mixture is poured gently over the cream cheese layer, which sits on top of the crust.
What should the texture of the crust be before baking?
The crust mixture should be crumbly before it is pressed firmly into the pan.
Is this a good recipe for fall gatherings?
Yes, the recipe description notes it is ideal for gatherings due to its aromatic spices and luscious texture.
How much pumpkin pie spice is used?
The recipe calls for one teaspoon of ground pumpkin pie spice.