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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bars

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Pumpkin Cream Cheese Swirl Bars are moist and warmly spiced dessert bars with a rich swirl of sweetened cream cheese, combining the flavors of pumpkin pie and cheesecake in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 tsp ground ginger
  • 1/8 tsp ground cloves
  • 8 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for cream cheese mixture)
  • 1 large egg (for cream cheese mixture)
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract (for cream cheese mixture)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease or line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, sugar, oil, and eggs until smooth.
  3. In a separate bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  4. Gradually stir dry ingredients into the pumpkin mixture until just combined.
  5. Pour the pumpkin batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
  6. In a medium bowl, beat softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, egg, and vanilla until smooth.
  7. Spoon dollops of the cream cheese mixture over the pumpkin batter. Use a knife to gently swirl the mixtures together.
  8. Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Cool completely in the pan before slicing into bars.

Notes

  • For cleaner swirls, drag a knife gently through the batter without overmixing.
  • Chill the bars for an hour before slicing for neater cuts.
  • Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.

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