Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Fall is in full swing with Halloween tomorrow and Thanksgiving right around the corner. And what part of fall do we love most? All of the pumpkin treats! Check out this awesome recipe for Pumpking Cheesecake Bars from our friend Ellie over at Black Bear Bakery. She created this receipe to pair with our Texas Duet! Buy a bottle to enjoy with this delicious fall treats.

Graham Cracker Crust:

• 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
• 6 tablespoons brown sugar
• 10 tablespoons melted butter

Pumpkin Layer:

• 1-15 oz can pumpkin puree 
• 3/4 cup heavy cream
• 2 large eggs
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice

Cheesecake Swirl:

• 8 oz softened cream cheese
• 2 tablespoons sour cream
• 1 large egg
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x13 baking pan with parchment paper or foil.
2. Prepare the Graham Cracker Crust -  In a medium sized bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar and melted butter until crumbly. Press into the prepared baking pan.
3. Prepare the Pumpkin Pie - Whisk together all pumpkin pie ingredients. Pour on top of graham cracker layer.
4. Prepare the Cheesecake - Beat all the cheesecake ingredients on medium speed until well mixed.
5. Drop spoonfulls of cheesecake filling on top of pumpkin layer. With a knife, carefully swirl cheesecake filling into pumpkin mixture to create marbled look.
6. Bake for 40 minutes or until center is set. Allow to cool then refrigerate for 2 hours.
7. Slice into squares and serve.

Post a picture of your pumpkin cheesecake bars in the comments!