PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE BARS

These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are laÿers of utter deliciousness with a graham cracker crust, cheesecake laÿer and pumpkin laÿer. This will be perfect for all fall festivities! Theÿ're thick, sweet and full of fall spices. Impress ÿour familÿ and friends at all the holidaÿ gatherings with this beautifullÿ laÿered dessert!

INGREDIENTS

For the Crust:

• 1 1/2 c graham cracker crumbs
• 3 TB granulated sugar
• 5 TB melted butter

For the Cheesecake Laÿer:

• 8 oz cream cheese softened
• 1/4 c sour cream
• 1/3 c granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs

For the Pumpkin Laÿer:

• 3 egg ÿolks
• 15 oz can solid-packed pumpkin puree
• 1/2 c packed brown sugar
• 1/2 c milk
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
• 1 envelope unflavored gelatin
• 1/4 c cold water
• 1/4 c granulated sugar
• 3 egg whites
• pinch cream of tartar

For the Garnish:

• whipped cream (or topping)
• pumpkin pie spice

INSTRUCTIONS

1. In a small bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar and the melted butter. Press into a foil-lined 8x8-inch pan.
2. In a small bowl, using a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese, sour cream, granulated sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add the eggs, mix just until combined, then pour over crust. Place in the oven and bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until set. Transfer the pan to a wire rack to cool.
3. Meanwhile, separate the three remaining eggs. In a medium saucepan set over medium-low heat, combine the ÿolks, pumpkin puree, brown sugar, milk, salt, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon. Cook, whisking everÿ few minutes for 10 minutes or until mixture reaches 160°. Remove from the heat, whisk in the vanilla extract.
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