This pumpkin bars recipe was given to me by a very dear friend. A graham cracker crust topped with a cream cheese mixture, topped with a pumpkin mixture.
Ingredients
Cream Cheese Layer
- 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup white sugar
- 2 large eggs
Graham Cracker Crust
- ¾ cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/3 cup white sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
Pumpkin Layer
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup white sugar, divided
- ½ cup milk
- 3 large eggs, separated, divided
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ cup cold water
- 1 (.25 ounce) envelope unflavored gelatin
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
Step 2
Mix cracker crumbs and sugar for crust together in a bowl. Stir in melted butter until combined. Pat into the bottom of a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 3
Combine cream cheese, sugar, and eggs for cream cheese layer in a large bowl; beat with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Pour over crust.
Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until filling is set and no longer jiggles, about 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and let cool, about 30 minutes.
Step 5
While the crust and cream cheese layer are cooling, combine pumpkin puree, 1/2 cup sugar, milk, egg yolks, cinnamon, and salt for pumpkin layer in the top of a double boiler over simmering water. Stir frequently, scraping down the sides with a rubber spatula to avoid scorching, until thick, about 5 minutes. Remove from the heat.
Step 6
Pour water into a small saucepan over low heat. Sprinkle gelatin over top and stir until just dissolved. Stir into the pumpkin mixture and set aside to cool.
Step 7
Beat egg whites in a glass, metal, or ceramic bowl until foamy. Gradually add remaining 1/4 cup sugar, continuing to beat until stiff and glassy. Fold into the pumpkin mixture. Pour over the cooled cream cheese layer and chill in the refrigerator until firm, about 2 hours. Cut into 24 bars.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings Per Recipe 24 | |
Calories 162 | |
% Daily Value * | |
Total Fat9g | 11% |
Saturated Fat5g | 25% |
Cholesterol60mg | 20% |
Sodium153mg | 7% |
Total Carbohydrate20g | 7% |
Dietary Fiber1g | 3% |
Total Sugars17g | |
Protein3g | |
Vitamin C1mg | 4% |
Calcium28mg | 2% |
Iron1mg | 4% |
Potassium75mg | 2% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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