Dessert

Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

These are everything you can imagine in a pumpkin chocolate cheesecake bars Creamy and sweet with a chunky chocolate crust, these are not going to last long

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Delicious pumpkin cheesecake bars topped with crushed chocolate cookies!

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How to make my pumpkin cheesecake bars!

Using good eggs is important but another favorite tip to share when making cheesecake is to make sure the cream cheese is at room temperature. This allows it to mix well with the sugars and creates volume and a creamy texture.

What did I use for my chocolate base?

Whenever I need a cookie crumb base for a tart or a cheesecake I always go with double chocolate chip cookies. They always hold up really well and don't clump together like other cookies that have a cream center. For my pumpkin cheesecake bars, I used the double chocolate cookies keeping some aside to sprinkle on top of the cheesecake batter.

Can I freeze my pumpkin cheesecake bars?

They'll freeze easily but make sure to always serve cheesecake at room temperature to get maximum creaminess. That's why all cheese should come to room temperature, you'll enjoy the flavors more. If there are any leftovers, store them in a sealed container and keep in the fridge for 3-4 days.

Is the pumpkin flavor strong?

No, it's really mild but the spices and vanilla are mostly what you'll taste with this cheesecake. Picture your favorite pumpkin pie but times 10 for creaminess! Let me know what you think of these pumpkin cheesecake bars if you make them. Tag me, @foodnessgracious and @peteandgerrys on Instagram because we love to see what you bake with your eggs!

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Recipe

These are everything you can imagine in a pumpkin chocolate cheesecake bar! Creamy and sweet with a chunky chocolate crust, these are not going to last long.

Course:
Dessert
COOKing TIME:
25 minutes
Total TIME:
50 minutes
CUISINE:
American
PREP TIME:
25 minutes
SERVINGS:
24

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chocolate cookie crumbs
  • 4 tbsp butter melted
  • 12 oz cream cheese softened
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 2 1/2 tsp all-purpose flour
  • 2 Pete and Gerry’s Organic Eggs plus one yolk
  • 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves

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Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a 8x8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. Add 1 1/4 cups of the cookie crumbs to a bowl and mix well with the melted butter.
  3. Dump the mixture into the 8x8 pan and press down to cover the base. Set aside in the refrigerator.
  4. Using a stand mixer, blend the cream cheese and brown sugar and flour until light and creamy.
  5. Add the eggs and extra yolk one at a time making sure to scrape down the bowl.
  6. Add the remaining ingredients and mix on low speed until well blended.
  7. Pour the batter over the prepared cookie crumb base and sprinkle the remaining cookie crumbs over the top of the cheesecake.
  8. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes and the center is no longer jiggly

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