BUTTERNUT SQUASH CHEESECAKE BARS (GLUTEN-FREE)

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Butternut Squash Cheesecake Bars (Gluten-Free) image

This recipe is for a 8 x 8 inch square pan, but if you would like to use a 9 x 13 inch pan for a larger company, please simply double all the ingredients. I served these bars with bourbon whipped cream (Whip 1 cup whipping cream with 2 Tbsp erythritol and then add 1 tsp bourbon and whip again.)

Provided by InnerHarmonyNutriti

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h30m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup gluten-free graham cracker crumbs
3 tablespoons melted butter
8 -12 ounces cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup coconut sugar
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups butternut squash, diced
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (or 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon 1/4 tsp ground ginger 1/8 tsp ground allspice 1/8 tsp ground nutmeg)
3 tablespoons pecans (optional)
2 teaspoons powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)
whipped cream (optional)

Steps:

  • Steam diced butternut squash until soft.
  • Preheat oven to 300ºF.
  • In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter.
  • Press the crust onto the bottom of an 8 x 8-inch pan. Set aside.
  • In a larger bowl, add cream cheese and sugar. Beat until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs, one at a time, until the eggs are blended.
  • Add steamed butternut squash and pumpkin pie spice and beat again until blended.
  • Transfer the mixture to the pan and bake in the oven for 45 minutes.
  • Turn off the oven and leave the door a jar for 1 hour. I usually place a kitchen towel to keep the door open slightly.
  • When the cheesecake has cooled down, refrigerate for a few hours or overnight.
  • Dust with powdered sugar (optional), infuse love and slice the cheesecake into 9 square bars.
  • Serve with nuts and whipped cream (optional).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 186.8, Fat 14.5, SaturatedFat 7.8, Cholesterol 79.3, Sodium 176.2, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 4.3, Protein 3.8

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