Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars

It doesn’t matter if you are Pumpkin Pie or Pumpkin Cheesecake

The best of both worlds just happened right here!

Creamy pumpkin pie cheesecake bars with my famous gingersnap cookie crust

Candied pecans are seriously addictive and trying to steal this show

But the creamy pumpkin cheesecake is taking it to the finish!

There’s really not much more to say here except these Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars are out of this world!!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

If you have not yet tried my famous New York Style Vegan Cheesecake recipe

There’s no better day than today!

Perfect pumpkin cheesecake loaded up with all the pumpkin pie spices and a gingersnap cookie base

I can’t say it enough, but the candied pecans are outright dangerous

So I would recommend to make a double batch of those, since half will be gone by the time you are ready to sprinkle them on the top!

They also make great edible gifts

I do understand not everyone can get vegan cream cheese, so if that is you, by all means just make the pumpkin pie recipe instead for an equally amazing dessert!

If you don’t want to bake this recipe as bars

Go ahead and bake it all in an 8″ round cake pan just like I did here for my original pumpkin cheesecake recipe!

Notes for Success:

I only use Tofutti Cream Cheese for my BAKED recipes.
*Not sponsored

I have not had success with any other brand in BAKED recipes.

For some reason the other more expensive brands I’ve tried have broken down into an oily mess when baked.

When measuring cornstarch I cannot stress enough that a kitchen scale is the best way to go.

Cornstarch is a very difficult ingredient to measure consistently with a volume spoons measure

So while I list both measures below I cannot stress enough how the grams measure with a scale is going to give you the best results.

Many times people have complained that their custard or cheesecake is like rubber and they don’t know why!

This is from a heavy measure of cornstarch when using volume measuring spoon vs the 100% accurate scale measure in grams.

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Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars

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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

 

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Prep time

1 hour

Bake time

40 mins

Total time

1 hour 40 mins

 

You will notice I am also using the Plant Based Egg egg replacement in this recipe, and while it is not imperative, I do think it adds to the final texture, body and creaminess of the cheesecake. If you do not have it or do not want to buy it, you can leave it out and add 2 Tbs more cornstarch.
I will only use Tofutti brand cream cheese for baking, I have not had good results with any of the other brands.

Serves: serves 16

Ingredients

• For the candied pecans
• Aquafaba 1½ Tablespoons
• Vanilla Extract 1 teaspoon
• Pecans 4 ounces (approx 1 cup)
• Granulated Sugar ¼ cup (50g)
• Cinnamon ½ teaspoon
• Ground Ginger ¼ teaspoon
• Ground Nutmeg ⅛ teaspoon
• Cloves ⅛ teaspoon
• Salt pinch
• For the crust
• Ginger Cookies ½ recipe (approximately 15 -18 cookies)
• Vegan Butter melted 3 Tablespoons
• For the pumpkin cheesecake
• Vegan Cream Cheese 1½ packages (12oz) (336g) * I only use Tofutti Brand for baking
• Canned Pumpkin 1 cup (226g)
• Silken Tofu ¼ package (3½ounces) (98g)
• Light Brown Sugar ¾ cup
• Cornstarch 4 Tablespoons (32g)
• The Plant Based Egg 1 teaspoon (2.4g) *see note above
• All Purpose Flour 2 Tablespoons (15g)
• Molasses 2 teaspoon
• Salt pinch
• Cinnamon 1 teaspoon
• Ground Ginger 1¼ teaspoon
• Cloves ¼ teaspoon
• Nutmeg ¼ teaspoon
• Vanilla Extract 2 teaspoons (10ml)
• Lactic Acid ½ teaspoon OR Apple Cider Vinegar 1 teaspoon *optional
• Vegan Butter 2 Tablespoons (28g)
• Plant Milk 3 Tablespoons (90ml)
• For the coconut cream layer
• 1 can full fat coconut milk refrigerated overnight
• 2 Tablespoons confectioners sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. First make the candied pecans by whipping the aquafaba until foamy. Add the vanilla extract and whip it to incorporate
2. Add the pecans and toss to coat well
3. Combine the sugar, salt & spices and add to the pecans in the bowl.
4. Toss well to evenly coat
5. Spread onto a silicone mat or a lightly oiled sheet pan
6. Bake in a preheated 300°F oven for 20 minutes, stir them up after you take them out of the oven and redistribute and cool
7. Prepare the crust by combining the gingersnaps and the melted vegan butter together in a food processor and process until it resembles wet sand.
8. Press into the bottom of the parchment lined cake pan, refrigerate while you prepare the pumpkin cheesecake
9. For the Pumpkin Cheesecake: combine all the ingredients in a food processor and process smooth.
10. Pour the cheesecake over the prepared crust and bake in a water bath in a preheated 350°F oven for 50 minutes.
11. Cool out of the oven and then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
12. Prepare the coconut cream by scooping the fat from the cans of cold coconut milk (reserve the liquid for another recipe) whip to soft peaks with the confectioners sugar and vanilla.
13. Spread over the cold cheesecake while still in the pan, sprinkle with the candied pecans
14. **The coconut cream layer is optional, but I kinda like the layered look of this pumpkin cheesecake bar. If you opt out of the coconut cream layer, simply sprinkle the candied pecans directly on the cheesecake once it comes out of the oven and is still hot.

Notes

I serve these bars right out of the pan, but the parchment paper overhang helps to lift the entire bar out of the pan if you prefer to present it on a serving platter.

Cheesecake bars must be kept refrigerated but will be fine at room temperature for up to 2 hours.

Store for up to 1 week in an airtight container in the refigerator

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