Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Step 1

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine flour and brown sugar. Cut in butter with a pastry blender (or 2 forks) until the mixture is crumbly.

Step 2

2. Press evenly into a 9x13 baking pan lined with heavy-duty aluminum foil.

Step 3

3. Bake 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

Step 4

4. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese with 3/4 cup sugar in an electric mixer at medium speed until smooth.

Step 5

5. Add pumpkin and then add eggs, 1 at a time, and vanilla and pumpkin spice.

Step 6

6. Stir to combine.

Step 7

7. Pour over warm crust.

Step 8

8. Bake for 40-45 minutes, or until filling is set.

Step 9

9. Cool.

Step 10

10. Once cooled down cut into squares. Serve with whipped cream.