Description
Decadent layers of fudgy chocolate crust and creamy spiced pumpkin cheesecake. A festive fall dessert perfect for gatherings or cozy nights.
Ingredients
- 15.25 ounces chocolate cake mix, boxed
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup salted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix chocolate cake mix, melted butter, and 1 egg until a dough forms. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves, mixing well.
- Add eggs one at a time, beating gently until just combined. Pour the pumpkin cheesecake mixture over the chocolate crust.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the cheesecake is set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely, then refrigerate at least 3 hours before slicing into bars.
Notes
 For neat slices, wipe your knife clean between cuts. Store bars in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American