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Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars have the perfect combination of rich chocolate and cozy pumpkin flavors! This layered treat features a rich chocolate base, followed by a creamy pumpkin layer packed with warm fall spices all topped with a sweet, buttery crumble topping. The perfect make ahead dessert for your next fall get together or holiday!
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword chocolate pumpkin cheesecake bars, pumpkin cheesecake chocolate bars, pumpkin chocolate bars
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings 16 bars
Calories 472kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout

Ingredients

Chocolate Layer

  • 15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix boxed
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ cup salted butter melted

Pumpkin Layer

  • 8 ounces cream cheese softened to room temperature (1 brick)
  • 15 ounces pumpkin puree 1 can
  • 2 large eggs room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 3 cups powdered sugar

Crumble Topping:

  • ¾ cup all purpose flour
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 8 tablespoons salted butter very soft

Assembly

  • ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips or chunks

Instructions

  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13 baking dish with nonstick cooking spray or butter OR line with parchment paper. Set aside.

Chocolate Layer

  • In a medium bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer, combine the chocolate cake mix, egg and melted butter. Mix until smooth.
    15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix, ½ cup salted butter, 1 large egg
  • Press the cake mixture into the bottom of the baking dish.

Pumpkin Layer

  • Add the softened cream cheese and pumpkin puree to a separate medium bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. Mix until no lumps remain.
    15 ounces pumpkin puree, 8 ounces cream cheese
  • Add the eggs, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, salt, nutmeg and cloves and mix to combine.
    2 large eggs, 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 teaspoon ground nutmeg, 1 teaspoon ground cloves
  • Add the powdered sugar a little at a time and mix until everything is smooth.
    3 cups powdered sugar

Crumble Topping

  • Stir together the flour, brown sugar and cinnamon in a bowl.
    ¾ cup all purpose flour, ¾ cup brown sugar, 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • Add the softened butter and mix it in with a fork until clumps form.
    8 tablespoons salted butter

Assemble and Bake

  • Pour the pumpkin batter over the cake batter and smooth until it evenly covers the chocolate cake layer.
  • Next, evenly sprinkle the top with the chocolate chips.
    ½ cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Sprinkle the top with the crumble mixture.
  • Bake at 350°F for 50 to 60 minutes or until the center isn’t jiggly and everything looks golden brown.
  • Remove from the oven and let cool before serving.

Notes

Storage Information
Refrigerator: Place them in an airtight container and store them in the fridge for up to 5 days. The pumpkin and cream cheese layer stays fresh longer when chilled, and the bars taste great cold or at room temperature.
Freezer: For longer storage, freeze the bars! Arrange them in a single layer on a baking sheet, freeze until solid, then transfer them to a freezer-safe container with parchment paper between layers to prevent sticking. They’ll keep well in the freezer for up to 2 months. When you’re ready to enjoy, thaw them in the fridge overnight for the best texture.

Nutrition

Calories: 472kcal | Carbohydrates: 63g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.5g | Cholesterol: 80mg | Sodium: 450mg | Potassium: 236mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 46g | Vitamin A: 4735IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 89mg | Iron: 3mg
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