Easy Pumpkin + Dulce de Leche Bars From Milk Bar's Christina Tosi

Step 1

Heat the oven to 350°F

Step 2

Pan-spray an 8 × 8-inch square baking dish

Step 3

For the cinnamon crust, in a large bowl, mix together the flour, sugar, cinnamon, and salt with a spatula until well combined

Step 4

Mix in the melted butter and toss to combine

Step 5

Transfer the mixture to the greased baking dish

Step 6

Using your palm and fingertips, firmly and evenly press it in, covering the dish's bottom

Step 7

For the dulce de leche layer, pour all of the dulce de leche on top of the crust, spreading evenly to cover the bottom layer entirely

Step 8

For the pumpkin layer, in a large bowl, stir together the cream cheese, sugar, salt, and cinnamon until smooth

Step 9

Stir in the egg, pumpkin, and vanilla and mix until smooth and well combined

Step 10

Pour this mixture atop the dulce de leche, spreading evenly to all sides of the baking dish, covering the dulce layer entirely

Step 11

Bake at 350°F until the pumpkin top is set but still jiggles back at you, 40 to 45 minutes

Step 12

Cool completely in the pan

Step 13

Cut into 9 squares

Step 14

Store in an airtight container or plastic wrapped in the fridge for up to 2 weeks