Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Crust:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees
• In a medium bowl, combine crumbs, sugar and butter until well combined
• Press evenly on bottom of 9x13 baking dish
• Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown
• Remove from oven and chill in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.

Cheesecake Batter:

• Preheat oven to 325 degrees
• In a large mixing bowl, combine cream cheese, sugar, spices and eggs until creamy
• Divide batter in half
• Pour over crust, set aside.

Pumpkin Layer

• Add pumpkin and spices to remaining cheesecake batter, stir until well combined
• Carefully pour over cheesecake layer, spread evenly with offset spatula
• Bake at 325 degrees for 30-40 minutes, the center should be slightly wobbly and the edges should be lightly browned and puffed
• Turn off oven and prop open oven door for 1 hour, for cheesecake to cool
• Remove from oven to cooling rack for 1-2 hours or until cool enough to place in refrigerator
• Chill for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.

Whip Cream:

• Place cold heavy whipping cream in stand mixer and whisk on medium for 1-2 minutes
• Gradually add powdered sugar until well incorporated
• Increase speed to high and whisk until soft peaks form and whipped cream holds it’s shape
• Gently fold in cinnamon.
• Add right before serving.
• Enjoy!