🎃 Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dream Bars 🎃
Ingredients:
For the Crust:
1 1/2 cups crushed gingersnap cookies
1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
For the Pumpkin Mixture Layer:
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
For the Topping:
Whipped cream
Crushed gingersnap cookies
Directions:
1. Prepare the Crust:
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine the crushed gingersnap cookies with the melted butter until well mixed.
Press the mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8 minutes, then set aside to cool.
2. Make the Cream Cheese Layer:
In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth.
Add the sugar, eggs, and vanilla extract, and mix until the mixture is creamy and well combined.
Pour the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
3. Prepare the Pumpkin Mixture Layer:
In a separate bowl, mix together the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves until fully combined.
Gently spoon the pumpkin mixture over the cream cheese layer, spreading it to create a smooth, even layer.
4. Bake:
Bake the bars in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes, or until the center is set and slightly firm.
Allow the bars to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
5. Add the Topping:
Just before serving, top each bar with a dollop of whipped cream and a sprinkle of crushed gingersnap cookies.
🎃 Enjoy your delicious Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dream Bars! 🎃