Best 7 Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Filling Recipes

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Pumpkin bars with cream cheese filling is a delicious and versatile dessert that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They are perfect for potlucks, bake sales, or simply as a sweet treat to enjoy at home. With a crispy crust, gooey filling, and creamy topping, these bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. This article will provide you with a step-by-step guide on how to make the best pumpkin bars with cream cheese filling, as well as some tips and tricks for making them even more delicious.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

PUMPKIN CREAM CHEESE BARS



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Pumpkin cream cheese bars are the most delightful and easy fall dessert. Find out how to make pumpkin cream cheese bars today!

Categories     autumn     Thanksgiving     winter     dessert

Time 5h10m

Yield 16 servings

Number Of Ingredients 22

FOR THE CRUST:
1 3/4 c. Graham Cracker Crumbs (about 10-12 Whole Crackers)
1/2 c. Salted Butter, Melted
2 tbsp. Powdered Sugar
FOR THE PUMPKIN FILLING:
4 tsp. Cold Water
1 tsp. Gelatin
4 oz. weight Cream Cheese
1/2 c. Powdered Sugar
3/4 c. Pumpkin Puree
1/2 tsp. Cinnamon
1/4 tsp. Nutmeg
1/4 tsp. Ginger
1/8 tsp. Cloves
1 pinch Salt
1 tsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
3/4 c. Whipping Cream
FOR THE TOPPING:
4 oz. weight Cream Cheese
3 tbsp. Powdered Sugar
2/3 c. Whipping Cream
1/4 c. Chopped, Toasted Pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Line an 8x8 square baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
  • Place graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl and mix until well combined. Press firmly into the bottom and partway up the sides of the prepared baking dish.
  • Bake in preheated oven for 10-12 minutes, or until crust is just starting to change color. Set aside to cool completely.
  • Place the water in a small saucepan. Sprinkle the gelatin on top. Set aside for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl beat the cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, salt, and vanilla and beat again until smooth.
  • Heat the gelatin mixture over the stove, whisking often, until gelatin completely dissolves. Pour into the pumpkin mixture and beat well.
  • In a separate mixing bowl, beat whipping cream until stiff peaks form. Gently fold into the pumpkin mixture in 3 even additions. Be careful not to deflate the whipped cream too much.
  • Cover with plastic wrap and place in the fridge while you make the topping.
  • In a mixing bowl, beat cream cheese and powdered sugar together until smooth. Gradually add whipping cream. Beat until stiff peaks form.
  • Spread over the pumpkin filling with an offset spatula. Cover with plastic wrap and chill the bars in the refrigerator until they are set, about 4-6 hours. Just before serving, sprinkle with the toasted pecans. Serve chilled.

CREAM CHEESE PUMPKIN BARS



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I made these for a church function once and they turned out to be a big hit. There was barely a crumb left on the platter after everyone dug in. I love this dessert because it tastes light, smooth, and nutty. -Kim Chambers, Laurelton, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 13

1-1/3 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup sugar, divided
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup cold butter, cubed
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese, softened, cubed
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground allspice
1 teaspoon ground cardamom
1 can (15 ounces) solid-pack pumpkin
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 large eggs, lightly beaten

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small bowl, mix flour, 1/4 cup sugar and brown sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Stir in oats and pecans. Reserve 1 cup for topping. , Press remaining crumb mixture onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake 15 minutes., In a small bowl, beat cream cheese, spices and remaining sugar until smooth. Beat in pumpkin and vanilla. Add eggs; beat on low speed just until blended. Pour over warm crust; sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture., Bake 20-25 minutes or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean and filling is set. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Serve within 2 hours or refrigerate, covered.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 52mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 21g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Perfect holiday treat for you and your family to enjoy! Keep refrigerated; they taste MUCH better this way!

Provided by WeibellMommy

Categories     Fruits and Vegetables     Vegetables     Squash

Time 1h45m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

cooking spray
4 eggs
2 cups white sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
¾ teaspoon salt
1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 cup butter, softened
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 cups confectioners' sugar
1 pinch ground cinnamon, for dusting

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spray a large jelly roll pan with cooking spray.
  • Beat eggs in a large bowl with an electric hand mixer until foamy; add white sugar, vegetable oil, and pumpkin. Beat on medium speed until incorporated, 2 minutes.
  • Mix flour, baking powder, 2 teaspoons cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl. Beat flour mixture into egg mixture on low speed until just combined, 1 minute. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted in the center of the cake comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool completely.
  • Beat cream cheese, butter, and vanilla together in a bowl with an electric hand mixer until creamy. Gradually add confectioners' sugar; beat until smooth. Spread frosting evenly over cooled pumpkin cake; sprinkle with cinnamon.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 577.5 calories, Carbohydrate 71.3 g, Cholesterol 92.4 mg, Fat 31.7 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 4.7 g, SaturatedFat 12.6 g, Sodium 454.2 mg, Sugar 56.8 g

PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FILLING



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A layered pumpkin bar with cream cheese filling and a gingersnap crust.

Provided by NFADER

Categories     Desserts     Cakes     Pumpkin Cake Recipes     Pumpkin Bar Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies
¾ cup finely chopped pecans
½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
½ cup white sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
1 (12 fluid ounce) can evaporated milk
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
½ teaspoon salt
¾ cup white sugar
2 large eggs

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Combine crushed gingersnaps, pecans, and melted butter for crust in a bowl. Mix until evenly moistened; press into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is lightly browned and smells toasted, about 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and cool while preparing cream cheese layer. Leave the oven on.
  • Combine cream cheese, sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract for cream cheese layer in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Spread over cooled crust and place in the refrigerator while preparing pumpkin layer.
  • Beat pumpkin, evaporated milk, pumpkin pie spice, and salt in a bowl until well blended. Beat in sugar and eggs. Pour over cream cheese layer.
  • Return to the oven and bake until pumpkin layer is set, about 50 minutes. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 331.1 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 88.4 mg, Fat 22.1 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 6 g, SaturatedFat 10.9 g, Sodium 283.2 mg, Sugar 21.9 g

SPICED PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE ICING



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This fluffy pumpkin cake comes together easily and makes the most delightful low-key afternoon snack or dessert when cut into bars. The pumpkin puree keeps everything wonderfully moist, even several days later.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     dessert

Time 2h10m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 19

Nonstick baking spray, for the baking pan
2 cups all-purpose flour (see Cook's Note)
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
4 large eggs
One 15-ounce can pumpkin puree
8 ounces cream cheese, at room temperature
12 tablespoons (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, at room temperature
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

Steps:

  • For the bars: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13-by-9-inch metal baking pan with nonstick baking spray and line the bottom and sides with parchment paper, leaving an inch of overhang on the sides.
  • Whisk together the flour, cinnamon, baking powder, baking soda, ginger, salt, nutmeg and cloves in a large bowl until evenly combined. In another bowl, whisk together the granulated sugar, oil, vanilla, eggs and pumpkin puree until smooth. Pour the pumpkin mixture over the dry ingredients and stir until the batter just comes together.
  • Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan and bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle of the cake comes out clean, about 40 minutes. Let the cake cool for 30 minutes in the pan, then unmold and let cool completely on a wire rack.
  • For the icing: Combine the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl and beat on medium speed with a handheld mixer until smooth. Add the confectioners' sugar, vanilla and salt and beat until evenly combined and smooth. Spread the icing on the top of the cake in a smooth and even layer. Cut the cake into twenty-four 2-inch squares and serve.

PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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This was on Paula's Home Cooking. Recipe courtesy Patty Ronning as adapted by Paula Deen. Will go nice with your holiday dinner or enjoyed anytime of the year.

Provided by KaraRN

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24 large bars

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 eggs
1 2/3 cups granulated sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
15 ounces pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
2 teaspoons baking powder
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
8 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Using an electric mixer at medium speed, combine the eggs, sugar, oil and pumpkin until light and fluffy.
  • Stir together the flour, baking powder, cinnamon, salt and baking soda.
  • Add the dry ingredients to the pumpkin mixture and mix at low speed until thoroughly combined and the batter is smooth.
  • Spread the batter into a greased 13 by 10-inch baking pan.
  • Bake for 30 minutes.
  • Let cool completely before frosting. Cut into bars.
  • To make the icing: Combine the cream cheese and butter in a medium bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add the sugar and mix at low speed until combined. Stir in the vanilla and mix again. Spread on cooled pumpkin bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 295, Fat 17.1, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 51.6, Sodium 256.3, Carbohydrate 33.7, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 24.3, Protein 2.9

PUMPKIN BARS WITH CREAM CHEESE FROSTING



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Make and share this Pumpkin Bars With Cream Cheese Frosting recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Mirj2338

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups sugar
16 ounces pumpkin, canned or fresh, pureed
2 cups Bisquick
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
1/2 cup oil
4 eggs, beaten
2 tablespoons cinnamon
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup butter
2 cups powdered sugar, sifted
1 tablespoon milk
1 tablespoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Grease Jelly roll pan.
  • Beat sugar, oil, pumpkin and eggs on medium speed in mixer for 1 minute.
  • Stir in Bisquick, cinnamon and raisins.
  • Pour into prepared pan.
  • Bake until tooothpick inserted in center comes out clean, about 25-30 minutes.
  • Cool, frost, and cut into bars.
  • Cream cheese frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, milk and vanilla until creamy.
  • Stir in powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.6, Fat 6.5, SaturatedFat 2.2, Cholesterol 25.2, Sodium 92.8, Carbohydrate 21.3, Fiber 0.4, Sugar 16.9, Protein 1.4

Tips:

  • Use a good quality pumpkin puree. Fresh pumpkin puree is best, but canned pumpkin puree is a good substitute.
  • Be sure to drain the pumpkin puree well before using it. This will help to prevent the bars from being too wet.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  • Let the bars cool completely before frosting them.
  • For the cream cheese filling, use a high-quality cream cheese. This will make the filling smooth and creamy.
  • Be sure to soften the cream cheese before using it. This will make it easier to mix with the other ingredients.
  • Add a little bit of vanilla extract to the cream cheese filling for extra flavor.
  • If you don't have any powdered sugar, you can make your own by grinding granulated sugar in a food processor.

Conclusion:

Pumpkin bars with cream cheese frosting are a delicious and easy-to-make dessert. They're perfect for fall gatherings or any other time you're craving something sweet. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your pumpkin bars turn out perfect every time. So what are you waiting for? Give this recipe a try today!

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