Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars

This is what everyone asks me to bring to gatherings, no matter the season. These are easy and fabulous. Add a dollop of Cool Whip® on top (optional). Store in the refrigerator.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 485 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
• 1 (16 ounce) package pound cake mix
• 1 (16 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 3 large eggs, divided
• 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

Combine cake mix, 1 egg, melted butter, and 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice in a bowl; mix on low speed until crumbly. Press into the bottom of a jelly roll pan.

Step 3

Beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in condensed milk, then remaining 2 eggs, pumpkin, remaining 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix well. Pour over crust.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven until set, about 35 minutes. Let cool completely, about 30 minutes. Cut into bars and chill until ready to serve.