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Pumpkin Patch Cheesecake Bars

Elina James
Pumpkin season is a magical time of year, and nothing captures the cozy essence of fall quite like u003cstrongu003ePumpkin Patch Cheesecake Barsu003c/strongu003e.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Course Desserts
Cuisine American (seasonal/fall-inspired)
Servings 16 servings
Calories 300 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • For the Crust:
  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • For the Cheesecake Layer:
  • 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • For the Pumpkin Layer:
  • ¾ cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground cloves
  • 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
  • For Decoration (Pumpkin Patch):
  • Crushed Oreo cookies (for “dirt”)
  • Candy pumpkins (such as mellowcreme pumpkins)
  • Green frosting or melted candy melts (for vines/leaves)

Instructions
 

  • Prepare the Pan Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving overhang for easy lifting.
  • Make the Crust Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form a crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside.
  • Make the Cheesecake Batter In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and mix until creamy. Beat in eggs one at a time, then add vanilla and sour cream. Reserve 1 cup of this batter for the pumpkin layer.
  • Make the Pumpkin Layer To the reserved 1 cup batter, add pumpkin puree, spices, and flour. Mix until fully incorporated.
  • Assemble Pour plain cheesecake batter over the crust. Spoon pumpkin batter on top and gently swirl with a knife.
  • Bake Bake for 40–45 minutes until center is just set. Turn off oven, crack the door, and let bars cool inside for 30 minutes. Remove and let cool to room temperature, then refrigerate at least 3 hours.
  • Decorate Sprinkle crushed Oreos over the top to resemble dirt. Place candy pumpkins on top. Pipe green frosting vines and leaves to complete the pumpkin patch look.
  • Slice and Serve Lift bars out using parchment overhang. Cut into 16 squares and serve chilled.