PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE BARS

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This recipe caught my eye and was extremely popular at the annual Christmas party sponsored by our Extension Homemakers. It's a great dessert for fall.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 16 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
5 tablespoons cold butter
1 cup finely chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup canned pumpkin
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in pecans; set aside 3/4 cup for topping. , Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased 8-in. square baking pan. Bake at 350° for 15 minutes or until edges are lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. , In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in the pumpkin, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon and allspice. Pour over crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture. , Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 15g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 88mg sodium, Carbohydrate 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

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