Pumpkin Cheesecake Churro Bars

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Churro Bars

Creamy pumpkin cheesecake bars with a buttery crust, crumbly cinnamon topping and plenty of churro-style cinnamon sugar.

Total

240 min

Servings

16

Level

Medium

Vegetarian

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 cups All-purpose flour
  • 1/2 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp Fine sea salt
  • 3/4 cup Unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract

Cinnamon Sugar

  • 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp + 1 1/2 tsp Ground cinnamon

Pumpkin Cheesecake

  • 16 oz Full-fat block cream cheese, room temperature
  • 3/4 cup Granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup Pumpkin purée
  • 2 Large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp Vanilla extract
  • 1 tsp Ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp Ground ginger
  • 1 pinch Freshly grated nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp Fine sea salt
  • 1 tbsp All-purpose flour

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C). Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.

Combine the cinnamon and sugar for the topping. Set aside.

Combine flour, sugar, salt, melted butter, and vanilla until moist crumbs form.

Press approximately two-thirds of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the pan.

Bake the crust for 10 minutes.

10 min

Beat the cream cheese and sugar only until smooth. Do not overbeat.

Mix in pumpkin purée, vanilla, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, salt, and flour.

Add the eggs one at a time on LOW speed. Mix only until incorporated. Avoid excessive air — overbeating eggs causes the cheesecake to puff and crack.

Pour the filling over the warm crust.

Crumble the remaining crust mixture over the top.

Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar generously over the surface.

Bake for 38–45 minutes. The outer portion should be set and the center slightly wobbly.

45 min

Cool completely, then refrigerate for a minimum of 3 hours.

180 min

Slice cold. Optionally let sit 10–15 minutes before serving for easier slicing.

Nutrition per serving

320

Calories

5g

Protein

35g

Carbs

18g

Fat

Chef's Notes & Storage

Cream cheese must be at room temperature for a smooth, lump-free filling. Do not overbeat the eggs — this introduces air that causes the cheesecake to puff and crack. Store refrigerated for up to 4 days.

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