Introduction
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dream Bars are soft, spiced, and layered with a rich cream cheese swirl that melts in your mouth. They’re the perfect fall-inspired dessert for gatherings, holidays, or a cozy treat with coffee.
Ingredients
For the Pumpkin Layer:
1 cup pumpkin purée
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable oil or melted butter
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin spice
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
8 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 large egg
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper or lightly grease it.
How to Make
In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin purée, sugars, oil, eggs, and vanilla.
In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, and pumpkin spice.
Gradually mix dry ingredients into wet ingredients until smooth.
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese with sugar until creamy.
Add egg and vanilla and mix until smooth.
Spread the pumpkin batter evenly into the prepared pan.
Drop spoonfuls of cream cheese mixture over the top.
Use a knife to gently swirl for a marbled effect.
Bake for 35–40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out mostly clean.
Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Variations
Add chocolate chips or white chocolate chips to the pumpkin batter.
Top with chopped pecans or walnuts.
Add a cinnamon sugar sprinkle before baking.
Use maple extract instead of vanilla for a fall twist.
Tips
Do not overmix the batter to keep bars soft.
Let bars cool fully for clean slices.
Store in the refrigerator for extra creaminess.
Conclusion
Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dream Bars are the ultimate seasonal dessert—moist, flavorful, and beautifully swirled with creamy goodness. One bite and they’ll become a fall favorite 🎃🍰