pumpkin pecan cheesecake squares
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Easy to make cheesecake consistency with creamy pumpkin flavor!
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prep time
15 Min
cook time
1 Hr
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yield
Ingredients
- CRUST:
- 1 cup flour, all purpose unbleached
- 1/2 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
- 5 tablespoons butter, softened
- 1/2 cup pecans, finely chopped
- FILLING:
- 8 ounces package cream cheese, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar, granulated
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin (not pie mix)
- 2 - eggs, lightly beaten
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon allspice
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
How To Make pumpkin pecan cheesecake squares
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Step 1Combine flour and brown sugar in a medium bowl. Cut in the butter with a fork to make a crumb mixture. Stir in the nuts. Set aside 3/4 cup of this mixture for the topping.
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Step 2Press the remaining mixture into the bottom of a 9x9 baking pan.
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Step 3Bake in a a preheated 350 F oven for 13-15 minutes until light golden brown. Cool for about 15 minutes.
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Step 4While cooling the crust, combine the cream cheese, granulated sugar, pumpkin, eggs, cinnamon, allspice & vanilla in a large mixing bowl. Blend with a mixer on medium until smooth. Pour over the cooled crust. Sprinkle with the reserved topping, and bake an additional 30-35 minutes at 350 F.
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Step 5Cool before cutting into squares. Store in the refrigerator, but serve at room temperature. You could add a dollop of whipped cream also!
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Category:
Other Desserts
Tag:
#Quick & Easy
Tag:
#For Kids
Keyword:
#cheesecake
Keyword:
#Kids
Keyword:
#pumpkin
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