Description
Deliciously moist and spiced pumpkin roll bars layered with a creamy sweetened cream cheese filling. This easy-to-make dessert combines the cozy flavors of pumpkin and warm spices with a luscious cheesecake layer, perfect for fall gatherings or holiday treats.
Ingredients
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Pumpkin Batter
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 ½ cups sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ¼ cup water
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon cloves
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
Cream Cheese Filling
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 egg
Instructions
- Prepare the Pan: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch pan or line it with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Make the Pumpkin Batter: In a large bowl, beat the melted butter and 1 ½ cups sugar together until the mixture is fluffy. Add the eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and water. Mix until fully combined.
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a separate bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
- Mix Wet and Dry Ingredients: Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet pumpkin mixture, stirring gently until just combined.
- Layer Pumpkin Batter: Spread about two-thirds of the pumpkin batter evenly into the prepared pan, creating the base layer.
- Prepare Cream Cheese Filling: In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, ¼ cup sugar, vanilla extract, and egg together until smooth and creamy.
- Add Filling Layer: Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pumpkin batter layer in the pan.
- Top with Remaining Pumpkin Batter: Dollop the remaining one-third of pumpkin batter over the cream cheese filling. Use a knife to gently swirl the layers for a marbled effect.
- Bake: Place the pan in the preheated oven and bake for 30 to 35 minutes. Check doneness by gently pressing the center; it should spring back when touched.
- Cool and Serve: Allow the pumpkin roll bars to cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars for serving.
Notes
- Ensure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing to avoid lumps in the filling.
- Do not overmix the batter once dry ingredients are added to maintain a tender texture.
- You can use parchment paper for easier removal and clean-up.
- Store leftover bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- For a more pronounced swirl, use a butter knife or skewer to swirl the top layer gently before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: pumpkin roll bars, pumpkin dessert, cream cheese filling, fall dessert, baked pumpkin bars, spiced pumpkin dessert
