Pumpkin cheesecake bars with streusel –Y’all, let me tell you, these Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake Bars with a Streusel Topping are a game changer! Perfect for those fall gatherings or just when you need something sweet to lift your spirits. The combination of creamy cheesecake, rich caramel, and buttery streusel is enough to make anyone say, “Mmm, I need another piece!” So, let’s get into how to whip up these delicious treats.
Pumpkin Caramel Cheesecake Bars with a Streusel Topping
Feast your eyes on this mouthwatering close-up! I mean, just look at how delicious these bars are. It’s like fall on a plate.
Ingredients
- 1 cup of graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup of sugar
- 1/2 cup of unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8-ounce) packages of cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup of sugar
- 1 cup of canned pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon of ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon of ground cloves
- 1/2 cup of caramel sauce
- 1 cup of flour
- 1/2 cup of brown sugar
- 1/2 cup of oats
- 1/2 teaspoon of salt
- 1/4 cup of chopped pecans (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until well combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to create an even crust.
- In a separate bowl, beat the cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add in the pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves. Blend until everything is well incorporated.
- Pour the cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking pan, spreading it evenly. Drizzle caramel sauce over the cheesecake layer.
- In another bowl, mix flour, brown sugar, oats, salt, and chopped pecans for the streusel topping. Then, sprinkle this mixture evenly on top of the cheesecake layer.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 40-45 minutes or until the edges are set, but the center is still slightly jiggly.
- Let it cool down to room temperature for about an hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing into bars.
- Serve chilled, and enjoy every last bite!
These bars will be the star of any table, believe me! So grab your ingredients and get baking. You won’t regret it!
