Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with Walnut Crust and Streusel Topping, a perfect dessert for any occasion. These bars feature a creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling layered atop a rich walnut crust, all crowned with a buttery streusel topping. The combination of textures—smooth, crunchy, and crumbly—creates an irresistible treat that is not only satisfying but also simple to prepare. Ideal for fall gatherings or cozy nights at home, these bars can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy them at your leisure. Impress your friends and family with this easy-to-make dessert that promises to be a crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 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 temp.
- 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 the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- For the walnut crust, mix the walnuts, almond flour, sugar, and melted butter until crumbly. Press evenly into the prepared baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Reserve 1½ cups of this mixture.
- Incorporate pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice into the remaining cheesecake mixture until well blended.
- Pour the reserved mixture over the crust, then layer the pumpkin cheesecake on top carefully.
- Prepare the streusel by combining sugar, oats, flour, softened butter, and vanilla until crumbly; sprinkle over the top.
- Bake for 60-70 minutes until set in the center. Cool slightly before chilling in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before serving.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 70 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg