PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE SQUARES

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You don't have to choose between pumpkin pie and cheesecake anymore! This recipe for pumpkin cheesecake bars, brings these two favorites together in the most delightful way. A sweet, nutty and crumbly base is filled with the velvety combination of pumpkin, cream cheese and spices and covered with a topping of sweetened sour cream. Throw the whole recipe together a day ahead, it only takes 20 minutes of hands-on time, and you'll be ready for Thanksgiving (or any fall occasion) with a dreamy dessert mashup that's sure to please the crowd!

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 3h5m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 cup quick-cooking oats
1/2 cup finely chopped walnuts
1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup sugar
1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground ginger
3 eggs
2 cups sour cream
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Spray 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray. In medium bowl, mix flour and brown sugar. Using pastry blender, cut in butter until mixture looks like coarse crumbs. Stir in oats and walnuts. Press in bottom of pan; bake 15 minutes.
In large bowl, beat filling ingredients with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended. Pour over hot base. Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until set and dry in center.
Meanwhile, in small bowl, mix topping ingredients. Drop mixture by spoonfuls over pumpkin layer; spread evenly over hot filling. Bake about 5 minutes or until topping is set. Cool completely, about 2 hours. Cut into 4 rows by 4 rows. Store covered in refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 340, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 50 mg, Fat 3 1/2, Fiber 2 g, Protein 4 g, SaturatedFat 11 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 110 mg, Sugar 26 g, TransFat 1/2 g