The pumpkin season has officially begun, and it calls for all the pumpkins to be put to good use. That’s why you should try out this spectacular pumpkin streusel cheesecake bar recipe and have an amazing holiday season.
Want to know what’s so special about pumpkin streusel cheesecake bars? Well, for starters, these cheesecake bars are a cross between pumpkin pie and pumpkin cheesecake. They are made with a graham cracker crust, pumpkin cheesecake, and a streusel topping.
This recipe is quite easy to make, and you can make it even tastier with a topping of caramel sauce or cool whip. I would also say that these gorgeous cheesecake bars are way easier to make than an entire cheesecake.
Moreover, what I love about this recipe is that these bars come in smaller portions as compared to a big piece of cheesecake. So, now that you know where we are headed let’s get on to see the process of making pumpkin streusel cheesecake bars and get on with baking!
What Equipment Will You Need To Make Pumpkin Streusel Cheesecake Bars?
- Stand or Hand Electric Mixer – You will need a stand or hand electric mixer to combine all the delicious ingredients to make the pumpkin cheesecake.
- Oven – An oven will be required to bake the cheesecake.
- Baking Pan – A baking pan will be required to line up all the ingredients for baking.
- Parchment Paper – Parchment paper placed on the bottom of a baking pan will prevent your crust from sticking.
- Spatula – A spatula will help you to transfer the cheesecake mixture to the baking pan.
- Knife – You will also need a knife to cut out the pumpkin streusel cheesecake bars.
- Stand or Hand Electric Mixer – You will need a stand or hand electric mixer to combine all the delicious ingredients to make the pumpkin cheesecake.
- Oven – An oven will be required to bake the cheesecake.
- Baking Pan – A baking pan will be required to line up all the ingredients for baking.
- Parchment Paper – Parchment paper placed on the bottom of a baking pan will prevent your crust from sticking.
- Spatula – A spatula will help you to transfer the cheesecake mixture to the baking pan.
- Knife – You will also need a knife to cut out the pumpkin streusel cheesecake bars.
How Much Time Will You Need To Make Pumpkin Streusel Cheesecake Bars?
Preparation Time | Cooking Time | Cooling Time | Total Time |
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20 Minutes | 45 Minutes | 1 Hour | 2 Hours 5 Mins |
What Ingredients Will You Need To Make Pumpkin Streusel Cheesecake Bars?
For Graham Cracker Crust:
- Graham Cracker Crumbs – We will need 11/2 cups of graham cracker crumbs to prepare the crust.
- White Sugar – We will add ¼ cup of white sugar to add a little sweetness to the crust.
- Butter – 6 tablespoons of regular melted butter will help us prepare and set the crust.
- Cinnamon or Pumpkin Pie Spice – 1/4 teaspoon of cinnamon or pumpkin pie spice will add a touch of fall flavors.
Streusel Topping:
- Brown Sugar – To make the streusel topping, we will need ½ cup brown sugar.
- All-purpose Flour – ½ cup of all-purpose flour will help us form the structure of the streusel.
- Old-fashioned Rolled Oats – ¼ cup of old-fashioned oats will make the streusel topping chewy.
- Butter – 4 tablespoons of regular melted butter will help combine all the ingredients and add to the taste.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – We will also add ¼ teaspoon of pumpkin pie spice to add flavor to the topping.
Pumpkin Filling:
- Cream Cheese – To make the pumpkin cheesecake filling, we will need 8 ounces of cream cheese, softened to room temperature.
- Sugar – In the filling, we will also add ⅔ cup of sugar to make it appropriately sweet.
- Vanilla Extract – 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract will add to the flavor of the filling.
- Eggs – 2 large eggs at room temperature will help bind everything together.
- Pumpkin Puree – Pumpkin puree is the most integral ingredient of this recipe. Make sure to use ⅔ cup pumpkin puree and not pumpkin pie filling.
- Pumpkin Pie Spice – We will again add two teaspoons of pumpkin pie spice.
- Caramel Sauce or Cool Whip – To decorate the pumpkin streusel cheesecake bars, you can use caramel sauce or cool whip or both.
Steps To Make Pumpkin Streusel Cheesecake Bars
1. Preheat The Oven and Prepare The Pan
Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Allow the edges of the paper to hang over the sides of the baking pan. This will help you in removing the cheesecake out of the pan by keeping the crust intact.
2. Make The Graham Cracker Crust
For graham cracker crust, you will need graham crackers crumbs. To make the crumbs, you can pulse the crackers in a food processor or just place the crackers in a Ziplock bag and crush them with a rolling pin.
Now, take a large bowl and combine all the ingredients for the graham cracker crust and stir the mixture until it looks like wet sand. Add another tablespoon of melted butter if it still looks a little dry. Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and press with your hand to form an even crust.
3. Make The Streusel Topping
Take the bowl used to make graham cracker crust to combine the ingredients for the streusel topping. Mix the ingredients together and ensure the mixture comes together evenly. The mixture should form large crumbles. Set aside.
4. Make The Pumpkin Filling
In a stand mixer fitted or with an electric hand mixer, beat sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Now add the eggs, one at a time. Scrape the bowl down again and add in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, and mix until completely combined.
5. Assemble the bars:
Now that your crust, streusel, and pumpkin cheesecake filling are ready, pour the pumpkin filling into the pan already layered with graham cracker crust. Smooth out the surface evenly using a silicone spatula. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the pumpkin filling.
6. Bake The Bars for 45 to 50 Minutes
Place the pan in the oven for at least 40 minutes. Check if the cheesecake is baked by inserting a toothpick in the middle. If the toothpick inserted comes out clean, take the pan out of the oven. If the toothpick comes out with the batter on it, then let it bake for 5-10 more minutes and check again.
7. Cool The Bars And Refrigerate:
- Let your dessert cool to room temperature by placing it on a wire rack. Once cooled, place it in the fridge to chill completely.
- Slice the cheesecake into square bars using a knife. You can serve the pumpkin streusel cheesecake bars with caramel sauce drizzled over the top, whipped cream, or both if desired.
How To Store Pumpkin Streusel Cheesecake Bars
I hope you have thoroughly enjoyed baking and having the pumpkin streusel cheesecake bars. If you have some leftovers, then you can refrigerate the bars for about a week.
Before placing it in the refrigerator, keep the baking pan covered in plastic wrap, or slice and store the bars in an airtight container. If you plan to stack the bars in a box, place a layer of parchment paper between the layers to prevent them from sticking.
What Type of Pumpkin Puree Should We Use?
When the fall season arrives, you will find pumpkin purée being sold in cans at supermarkets. They usually come in 15 or 29-ounce cans. But while buying readymade puree, be sure to read the label and get 100% pumpkin and not pumpkin pie filling. Pumpkin pie fillings are already sweetened and seasoned.
If you want to make the best use of the pumpkin kept at home, you can also make your own homemade pumpkin purée. Start by cutting a pumpkin in half and removing the seeds. Roast them in an oven at 400°F for about 40 minutes and place them on a baking sheet. You will be able to tell your pumpkin is roasted when you are able to easily pierce the pumpkin skin with a fork. Now scoop out the flesh and process in a food processor or using a blender. Your pumpkin purée is ready to use.
Nutritional Information
Calories | 263 Kcal |
Carbohydrates | 26 g |
Protein | 3 g |
Fat | 17 g |
Saturated Fat | 9 g |
Cholesterol | 63 mg |
Sodium | 172 mg |
Potassium | 90 mg |
Sugar | 18 g |
Calcium | 45 mg |
Iron | 1 mg |
How Will Pumpkin Streusel Cheesecake Bars Look And Taste Like?
If you have already made pumpkin streusel cheesecake bars using this recipe, then you already know how they look and taste. For the ones who haven’t yet, this recipe is a must-try if you love pumpkin pies and cheesecake. It is a unique combo that you will relish.
The bars look absolutely gorgeous with a sprinkle of caramel and whipped cream. When you take a bite into it, you experience crunchy, crumbly, and creamy textures of all three layers. This recipe is a perfect fit for both Halloween and Thanksgiving. I say when life gives you pumpkins, why not make pumpkin streusel cheesecake bars out of it?
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Pumpkin Streusel Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Make this holiday season look and taste different this year with some easy to make mouthwatering pumpkin streusel cheesecake bars!
Graham Cracker Crust
- 11/2 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs
- 1/4 cup White Sugar
- 6 tablespoon Butter
- 1/4 teaspoon Cinnamon or Pumpkin Pie Spice
Streusel Topping
- 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 1/4 cup Old-Fashioned Rolled Oats
- 4 tablespoon Butter
- 1/4 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
Pumpkin Filling
- 8 Ounces Cream Cheese
- 2/3 cup Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 2/3 cup Pumpkin Puree
- 2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- Caramel Sauce or Whipped Cream
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Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a 9 x 13-inch baking pan with parchment paper. Allow the edges of the parchment paper to hang over the sides of the baking pan. This will help you in removing the cheesecake out of the pan by keeping the crust intact.
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Prepare the graham cracker crumbs for the crust by pulsing the crackers in a food processor or placing the crackers in a ziplock bag and crushing them with a rolling pin.
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In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for the graham cracker crust and stir the mixture until it looks like wet sand. Add another tablespoon of melted butter if it still looks a little dry.
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Transfer the mixture to the lined baking pan and press with your hand to form an even crust.
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Take the bowl used to make graham cracker crust to combine the ingredients for the streusel topping. Mix the ingredients together and ensure the mixture comes together evenly. The mixture should form large crumbles. Set aside.
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In a stand mixer fitted or with an electric hand mixer, beat sugar, cream cheese, and vanilla until smooth. Stop the mixer and scrape down the sides of the bowl. Now add the eggs, one at a time. Scrape the bowl down again and add in the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, and mix until completely combined.
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Pour the pumpkin filling into the prepared pan lined with graham cracker crust. Smooth out the surface evenly using a silicone spatula. Sprinkle the streusel topping over the pumpkin filling.
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Place the pan in the oven for at least 40 minutes. Check if the cheesecake is baked by inserting a toothpick in the middle. Take the pan out of the oven if the toothpick inserted comes out clean. If the toothpick comes out with the batter on it, then let it bake for 5-10 more minutes and check again.
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Let your dessert cool to room temperature by placing it on a wire rack. Once cooled, place it in the fridge to chill completely.
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Slice the cheesecake into square bars using a knife. You can serve the pumpkin streusel cheesecake bars with caramel sauce drizzled over the top, whipped cream, or both if desired.
Calories: 263kcal | Carbohydrates: 26g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 9g | Cholesterol: 63mg | Sodium: 172mg | Potassium: 90mg | Sugar: 18g | Calcium: 45mg | Iron: 1mg
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How much time does it take to make Pumpkin Streusel Cheesecake Bars?
It will take about 2 hours to have the pumpkin streusel cheesecake bars ready.
What is the best cream cheese to use for this recipe?
You can use any brand of cream cheese for this recipe. But use full-fat cream cheese to achieve a luscious, creamy texture.
How can we store Pumpkin Streusel Cheesecake Bars?
You can store Pumpkin Streusel Cheesecake Bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator. They will stay in condition for a week.
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