Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

These are rich and creamy bars that are my husband's favorite during the holiday season! He takes a batch along to all of his Christmas functions at work. The recipe is always requested so, now, I send a copy along with him!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 35 mins
• Total Time: 60 mins
• Calories: 233 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 cup chopped pecans
• 3 eggs
• 1 (14 ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
• 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
• 2 tablespoons butter, melted
• 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
• 4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
• 1 (16 ounce) package pound cake mix

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees C (175 degrees C). Coat a 15x10 inch jelly roll pan with non-stick spray.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, on low speed, combine cake mix, 1 egg, margarine, and 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice until crumbly. Press onto bottom of prepared pan.

Step 3

In another large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until fluffy. Gradually beat in sweetened condensed milk, then remaining two eggs, pumpkin, remaining 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, and salt; mix well. Pour over crust; sprinkle with pecans.

Step 4

Bake 30 to 35 minutes, or until set.

Step 5

Cool, then chill in refrigerator. Cut into squares. Store covered in refrigerator.