As we bid farewell to summer, a new season begins, but it wouldn't be fall without these pumpkin cheesecake squares!
This recipe is a perfect seasonal treat, that is easy to make and sure to please.
A rich pumpkin center baked over a spiced graham cracker crust, is then cloaked in a smooth cream cheese icing. For a little added touch, I topped each square with a little zest of citrus. It's autumn in every bite!
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares
- Total Time: 30 minutes
Ingredients
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For the crust:
- 1 package graham crackers
- 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup white sugar
For pumpkin cheesecake:
- 1 package (8 oz) cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 11/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 3 eggs
For cream cheese icing:
- 1 package (8 0z) cream cheese, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- Juice of half an orange
Instructions
- Heat oven to 350 degrees F and prepare baking pan. In food processor, combine all ingredients for crust and blend until a fine crumb mixture has formed. Press to bottom of baking pan and bake for 15 minutes.
- Using a stand mixer combine all ingredients for pumpkin cheesecake on medium speed. Pour over hot base and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until set and dry in center. Let cool completely.
- In stand mixer combine ingredients needed for icing and blend until smooth. Gently spread over pumpkin cheesecake. Cut into even squares and serve. Store covered in refrigerator.
Notes
Adapted from Betty Crocker
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
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Enjoy with Love,
Catherine & Tammy<3
We submitted this recipe to Pumpkin Recipe Round-up at the Gooseberry Patch!!
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randomcreative says
Ohhh, I love pumpkin recipes! These are perfect for fall.
Allie and Pattie says
I found you guys! Lovely post! I'll be trying these this weekend- just perfect
xoxo Pattie
Ina-Tatay says
This looks so yummy Catherine! I was drooling just reading the recipe. *sigh* i so miss cooking!
laurie says
this sounds great, never saw this recipe before,
Janette@Janette's Sage says
Oh two of my favorite flavors...and it looks easier than my pumpkin cheesecake...oh my it is cool today I might need to put this on the menu for this weekend
Phil in the Kitchen says
This combination of flavours sounds so good. Any excuse for cream cheese icing is fine as far as I'm concerned. I wish it was still summer, though.
Grace says
Ah, desserts I can do - other kinds of cooking - not so much.
Lizzy says
Oh, these sound AMAZING! I was expecting the usual pumpkin bars(which I love), but these are SO much more. I'm copying your recipe to try...wonderful teamwork!!!
redkathy says
I can't wait to try this Catherine! Perfect for the first day of fall.
have a great weekend 😉
Joanne says
Posts like these are exactly why I am SO happy it's fall.
Pegasuslegend says
Love this one!
Petra says
Wonder if mashed sweet potato would work. I'll try. Thank you!
Bravoe Runway says
I LOVE PUMPKIN 🙂 It is definitely one of my favorite flavors! I do make a pumpkin layered cheesecake for thanksgiving but these squares would be perfect to bring to the office! Fantastic as always and that fettucine dish looks amazing...even my mom says she is hungry 😀 When may we stop by dinner one night?? lol!
Tanna at The Brick Street Bungalow says
Mmmmmmmmmmmmmm..... I love pumpkin recipes!! And, this one sounds delicious. Thank you! blessings ~ tanna
ps thank you for the sympathy over my yarn issues. 😉
Rita says
Thank you! i was looking all over for a pumpkin cheesecake and here it is. Gotta love bloggers.
Rita
Geri Ohara says
I am looking forward to trying this...it looks yummy
Inspired by eRecipeCards says
VERY TIMELY... Just love all the pumpkins that are popping up at the market these days. This sounds absolutely delicious! On my list will be making this soon!
Dave
ciudad de zaragoza says
Oh my god, there's a lot of useful info in this post!
Mandy @Mandy's Recipe Box says
These sound and look scrumptious. I love fall for all the food!
Michelle @ A Dish of Daily Life says
What a great dessert for fall! It looks delicious! I almost never make pumpkin desserts and I don't know why.
Patricia @ Grab a Plate says
Even though I loooove the fall, I'm not ready to say goodbye to summer! As with all your dishes, these cheesecake squares look absolutely amazing! Bring on fall 🙂