Description
Indulge in these irresistible Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dream Bars, a creamy and spiced dessert that perfectly blends pumpkin and cream cheese, making it a family favorite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups gingersnap cookie crumbs
- 1/2 cup pure pumpkin puree
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine gingersnap cookie crumbs and melted butter. Press this mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9-inch baking dish to create the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and mix until well combined.
- Add in the eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix until smooth.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set but slightly giggly.
- Allow the bars to cool for at least 30 minutes before slicing. Serve warm or chilled.
Notes
Keeping the cream cheese at room temperature can help it blend smoothly. Moreover, consideration for dietary substitutions like using vegan cream cheese can accommodate different preferences.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg