Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Instructions

• In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter and crushed graham crackers. Stir until the mixture develops a wet sand texture.
• Cover the bottom of a greased 9 x13-inch (23x33 cm) baking pan with the graham cracker mixture and spread evenly. Chill in the refrigerator while you make the filling.
• In a large bowl, combine the cream cheese, eggs, vanilla, and sugar. Stir until smooth.
• Spread half of the cheesecake batter over the crust, smoothing the top. Freeze until set, 15-20 minutes.
• Preheat the oven to 325˚F (160˚C).
• Add the pumpkin puree to the remaining cheesecake batter and stir until incorporated.
• Spoon the pumpkin cheesecake batter over frozen cheesecake layer and spread evenly.
• Bake for 30 minutes.
• Make the crumb topping: in a medium bowl, combine the butter, flour, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Stir until all ingredients are evenly incorporated and the mixture develops a wet sand texture.
• Top the cheesecake with the crumble topping and bake for another 25 minutes.
• Allow the cheesecake to cool at room temperature. For best results refrigerate overnight once completely cooled, then slice and serve.
• Enjoy!