Layered with a golden Oreo bottom, cheesecake middle and spiced pumpkin top, these are Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars (no baking needed)!
You know what screams Fall? No-bake, spiced pumpkin, butterscotch, cheesecake layers all tied up into one dessert that takes maybe 20-30 minutes to throw together. Perfection is Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars this Fall season.
Ingredients Needed for Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars take some time to assemble but other than that it’s a super easy recipe. The perfect no-bake dessert for fall is here! And here’s what you’ll need:
- Golden Oreos and Melted Butter – these two were mixed together to make the bottom layer of this dessert.
- Cream Cheese – the cheesecake layer begins with cream cheese! Tangy creamy goodness, which is softened to room temperature.
- Granulated Sugar – this goes into the middle layer to help sweeten the cream cheese.
- Vanilla – vanilla is used in the middle layer for flavor as well as in the homemade whipped cream.
- Cinnamon and Nutmeg – used in the top layer to complement the pumpkin and in the middle layer to flavor the cheesecake.
- Heavy Cream – used to think out the cheesecake layer and to make the whipped cream.
- Instant Butterscotch Pudding – this is used in tandem with the pumpkin layer to firm it up and give butterscotch flavor.
- Cold Milk – used to activate the instant pudding.
- Pumpkin – this is just canned pumpkin puree for the top layer.
- Powdered Sugar – used to sweeten the whipped cream.
How to Make Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Breaking down Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars into three different parts makes it easier to make! We have the bottom layer, the cheesecake middle layer and then the pumpkin top layer. For full details see the recipe card down below.
- Get out a 9×13 pan and spray it with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
- Bottom Layer: crush Golden Oreos and combine with melted butter. Pour and press evenly into prepared pan, refrigerate.
- Middle Layer: combine softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla and spices until smooth. Pour in heavy cream and stir. This mixture should be thick and smooth. Spread over the golden Oreo crust and refrigerate.
- Top Layer: stir together pudding mix, milk, pumpkin and spices until smooth. Spread over the middle cheesecake layer then refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Whipped Cream: whip heavy cream, powdered sugar and vanilla together until soft peaks form.
- Serve: cut Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars into squares, top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon.
Make-Ahead Instructions
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are one of the best desserts to make ahead of time! They require no baking and are stored in the fridge so they last longer. Plus they are super easy to transport. Consider making these for Thanksgiving dessert, potlucks or just for fun!
Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge! YEAH, that’s right! You can make these babies up to a week in advance and still have perfectly cut and delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars ready for you. It’s truly a no muss or fuss kind of treat!
Note: I wouldn’t freeze these, simply because of the cheesecake layer. The texture gets all sorts of messed up when frozen then thawed.
More Bars to Try!
Be sure to check out my other bar desserts!
The printable recipe card is below, enjoy 🙂
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
bottom layer-
- 36 whole Golden Oreo Cookies one 14.3 oz. package
- 6 tablespoons butter melted
middle layer-
- 8 ounces cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
top layer-
- 6.8 oz instant butterscotch pudding two 3.4 oz boxes
- 2 1/2 cups cold milk
- 1/2 cup pumpkin
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
whipped cream-
- 1 1/2 cups heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Get out a 9×13 pan and spray it with nonstick cooking spray, set aside.
- Bottom Layer: crush Golden Oreos and combine with melted butter. Pour and press evenly into prepared pan, refrigerate.
- Middle Layer: combine softened cream cheese, sugar, vanilla, and spices until smooth. Pour in heavy cream and stir. This mixture should be thick and smooth. Spread over the golden Oreo crust and refrigerate.
- Top Layer: stir together pudding mix, milk, pumpkin, and spices until smooth. Spread over the middle cheesecake layer then refrigerate for at least an hour.
- Whipped Cream: whip heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla together until soft peaks form.
- Serve: cut Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars into squares, top with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon.
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