Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Swirl
Pumpkin Bars with Cream Cheese Swirl are soft, warmly spiced dessert bars layered with a rich, tangy cream cheese swirl. Moist, lightly sweet, and perfectly balanced, they’re an easy fall treat that feels both comforting and just a little elevated—ideal for everything from casual coffee moments to holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-Purpose Flour
- 200 g Granulated Sugar
- 1 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
- 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Ground Nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 225 g Pumpkin Purée
- 3 pcs Eggs
- 1/2 cup Vegetable Oil
- 4 oz Cream Cheese
- 1 tbsp Milk
Instructions
- Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper, letting it hang over the sides for easy removal.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda, spices, and salt in a large bowl.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together pumpkin, eggs, and oil until smooth.
- Gently mix the wet and dry ingredients—just until combined. Avoid overmixing to keep the bars tender.
- Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth, then mix in egg and milk.
- Spread the pumpkin batter into the pan, drizzle the cream cheese mixture over the top, and use a knife to create soft swirls.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 30–35 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted comes out clean.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting into clean, even squares.