Perfect Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Recipe View Preheat oven to 425°F (220°C). (5 minutes)

Recipe View In a mixing bowl, combine flour, softened butter, and 1/4 cup sugar. Mix until a well-blended dough forms. (5 minutes)

Recipe View Press the dough evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking dish. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the crust is lightly golden, approximately 10-15 minutes. Let the crust cool completely. Then, reduce the oven temperature to 350°F (175°C). (20 minutes)

Recipe View In a separate bowl, use an electric mixer to beat cream cheese, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 egg, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy. (5 minutes)

Recipe View In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, evaporated milk, 3/4 cup sugar, 2 eggs, cinnamon, salt, ginger, and cloves until well combined. (3 minutes)

Recipe View Spread the cream cheese mixture evenly over the cooled crust. Gently pour the pumpkin mixture over the cream cheese layer. (2 minutes)

Recipe View Bake in the preheated oven until the bars are set, about 60 minutes. The center should have a slight jiggle but not be liquid. (60 minutes)

Recipe View Allow the bars to cool to room temperature completely. Then, cover and refrigerate overnight for the best flavor and texture. (12 hours)