Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dream Bars
A simple and delicious dessert with pumpkin puree, cream cheese, and warm spices.
Equipment
- Mixing bowl
- 9x9 inch baking pan
Ingredients
For the Bars
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese softened
- ½ cup honey or maple syrup
- 1 cup whole wheat flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x9 inch baking pan.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the pumpkin puree, softened cream cheese, and honey or maple syrup. Mix until smooth.
- Add the eggs and vanilla extract, mixing well.
- Stir in the whole wheat flour, pumpkin spice, and salt until fully incorporated.
- Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
- Allow to cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
For a firmer texture, refrigerate the bars for at least 1 hour before serving.