Cheesecake Recipes

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are the perfect recipe for Halloween party food! Your guests will love these adorable & easy pumpkin bars decorated for Halloween with spooky ghosts and more.

~Ingredients:

-For the Crust:*

1 1/2 Cups Oreo Crumbs.

2 Tablespoons Butter, melted.

-Cheesecake Filling:

16 Ounces Cream Cheese, room temperature.

1/2 Cup Granulated Sugar.

2 Tablespoons All Purpose Flour.

3/4 Teaspoons Pumpkin Pie Spice.

2/3 Cup Pumpkin Puree.**

1/4 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract.

2 Eggs.

-Vanilla Frosting:

1/2 Cup Salted Butter.

1/2 Cup Shortening.

4 Cups Powdered Sugar.

1 Teaspoon Vanilla Extract.

1 - 2 Teaspoons Milk.

Yellow Gel Icing Color.***

Orange Gel Icing Color.****

Green Gel Icing Color.*****

Mini Chocolate Chips.

Chocolate Chips (regular size).

Mini Black Licorice.

~Directions:

-Making the Oreo Crust:

Step 1: Preheat oven to 325 degrees fahrenheit. Line a square pan with parchment paper. Spray with cooking spray. Set aside.

Step 2: Combine the Oreo crumbs and the melted butter, until well combined.

Step 3: Press into the bottom and the sides of the square pan.

Step 3: Bake the crusts for about 7 - 10 minutes then remove from oven. Allow to cool while you make the filling.

-Making the Cheesecake Filling:

Step 4: Reduce the oven to 300 degrees fahrenheit.

Step 5: In a large bowl, blend together the cream cheese, sugar, flour and pumpkin pie spice on low speed until well combined. 

Step 6: Add the pumpkin puree and vanilla extract and mix until well combined. 

Step 7: Next, add the eggs one at a time until you have a nice, smooth filling.

Step 8: Spread the filling evenly over the crust and bake the cheesecake bars for 30 minutes.

Step 9: Turn off the oven and leave the cheesecake in the oven with the door closed for 10 minutes. 

Step 10: Remove the cheesecake from the oven and chill until firm, 4 - 6 hours or overnight.

-Making the Vanilla Frosting: