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Smooth & Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bars

Smooth and Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bars are easier to make than pie. This No-Crust Pumpkin Cheese Cake Bar recipe is full of warm fall spices and the pumpkin flavor you crave, all in a cool pumpkin dessert.

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Two pieces of Pumpkin cheesecake with swirls of cream cheese filling running through it and topped with whipped cream sits on glass plates over a gold napkin. Forks sit in the foreground and a fall centerpiece sit in the background.

You can’t be a foodie and think of Fall without the word Pumpkin somewhere in the mix. These Smooth & Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bars will satisfy that fall craving and make enough to share!

Where I live, Nebraska, the weather starts getting cooler once Fall rolls around. That just makes my taste buds crave pumpkin, apples, and warmer spiced recipes. Pumpkin cream cheese swirl bars is an easy fix for those cravings!

It also makes me start thinking about the Holidays. Since I love sharing food with friends and family, I want my dishes to feel a little special too. Holidays give me a reason to do that and this pumpkin cheesecake swirl bars recipe makes it easy.

I LOVE these swirled pumpkin cheesecake bars!

And, here’s why

  • There isn’t a crust to make so these bars are easier to make than pumpkin pie.
  • There is no water bath involved in making swirled pumpkin cheesecake bars like there is in making a lot of other cheesecakes.
  • The pumpkin bars have a cake consistency, not like these smooth and creamy pumpkin cheesecake bars. They also require a delicious frosting but I can skip that here too.
  • Our pumpkin bar recipe also makes a large half-sheet pan which is difficult to get through for my family. This Cheesecake Bar recipe makes a 9×13 pan full. It’s easy to make and take and I have no difficulty in using it up.
  • The swirl that you do in these bars makes them look a lot fancier than they are to make. Perfect for the Holidays!
A piece of Pumpkin cheesecake with swirls of cream cheese filling running through it and topped with whipped cream sits on a glass plate over a gold napkin. A second slice sits in the background.

My Mother-In-Law gave me this 2006 Junior League of Omaha cookbook quite some time ago.

This book states that a local restaurant, “Wheatfields” created this Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bar recipe. They’re known for their amazing desserts. I couldn’t wait to give it a try!

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bar Filling Ingredients

Pumpkin Mixture

  • Sugar – Both white and brown sugar.
  • Baking powder
  • Baking soda
  • Spices – Cloves, allspice, nutmeg, and cinnamon.
  • Salt – I prefer fine sea salt in baking but kosher or table salt is fine.
  • Flour – All-purpose flour, bleached or unbleached.
  • Pumpkin puree – Canned is what I used for convenience. Don’t use Pumpkin Pie Filling.
  • Oil – Vegetable or canola.
  • Eggs – Large
  • Sweetened Condensed Milk

Cheesecake Mixture

  • Cream Cheese – Full-fat is recommended for a creamy pumpkin cheesecake bar.
  • Sugar
  • Eggs – Large
  • Sour cream – Full-fat is recommended. However, lite will also work. Don’t use fat-free.
  • Vanilla – Pure vanilla is recommended. However, imitation will work.
  • Salt – just a pinch to bring out the sweetness in this pumpkin cheesecake mixture.

Here’s how to make Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bars:

For the Pumpkin Mixture:

  1. Mix the dry ingredients together. You need sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and flour. 
  2. Whisk the wet ingredients together. You need a pumpkin, oil, eggs, and condensed milk.
  3. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.

Cheesecake Mixture:

  1. Cream Cheesecake ingredients together using an electric mixer. You will need cream cheese, eggs, sour cream, vanilla, and salt.

Putting it all together:

  1. Dollop the cream cheese mixture into the pumpkin batter. Gently swirl the batters together and gently pour into a prepared 9×13 baking dish.
  2. Bake for about 45 minutes. You’ll know these bars are done when they have just a slight jiggle when the pan is gently wiggled.
  3. Cool, Chill, and Serve. I serve mine with a simple dab of whipped topping. (o.k. much more than a dab for me)

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A piece of Pumpkin cheesecake with swirls of cream cheese filling running through it and topped with whipped cream sits on a glass plate over a gold napkin. A second slice sits in the background.

I actually made it twice. The instructions are a bit limited, so the first time I swirled the cheesecake layer right in the baking dish. I didn’t get that nice swirl you see in these photos.

TIP: The second time I dolloped the cream cheese batter into the pumpkin batter right in the mixing bowl and gently swirled them before pouring it into the baking dish. That worked perfectly.

How to store swirled pumpkin cheesecake bars:

  • I store pumpkin cream cheese swirl bars covered in the refrigerator. They are best served cold (in my humble opinion).
  • Add the whipped topping at the time of serving. I don’t recommend freezing these pumpkin cheesecake bars.
  • Once thawed the texture can become mealy.

Smooth & Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bars

Here are a few things you may need to make the perfect Smooth & Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bars:

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  • Baking Dish – I really like this cake pan. The lid allows me to take whatever I make so much easier too!
  • Mixing bowl set with lids – I use this set of bowls for my mixing jobs! I love that they’re microwave safe and that it has a lid so I can make and take!
  • Whisks – I love my whisks and have them in several sizes, shapes, and colors. I have a gadget obsession I guess and love these!

If you enjoyed this recipe here are a few more you may like!

Don’t forget to stop back and let me know how your Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars turned out!

A piece of Pumpkin cheesecake with swirls of cream cheese filling running through it and topped with whipped cream sits on a glass plate over a glass plate on a gold napkin. Cinnamon sticks sit in the foreground and a second slice sit in the background.

Smooth & Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bars

Author: Julie Menghini
Smooth & Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bars are the definition of a luscious fall dessert. This pumpkin cheesecake bar recipe is a delicious show-stopper perfect for your next get-together or Holiday dinner!
5 from 6 votes
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Keyword: Pumpkin Cheesecake Swirl Bars
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients
 
 

Pumpkin Mixture

  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar packed, I like dark
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • 2 tsp ground cloves
  • 1 tsp ground allspice
  • 2 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 cup All-purpose flour
  • 3 1/2 cups pumpkin 29oz can
  • 1/2 cup canola oil or vegetable oil
  • 3 eggs large
  • 5 oz sweetened condensed milk

Cheesecake Mixture

  • 12 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs large
  • 1/2 cup sour cream lite is o.k.
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1/8 tsp salt pinch

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 350 °F.  Grease and flour a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the dry ingredients, sugar, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, cloves, allspice, nutmeg, cinnamon, salt, and flour.  Whisk together to combine.
  • In a separate bowl combine the wet ingredients, pumpkin, oil, eggs, and condensed milk.  Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients.  Mix well.
  • In the bowl of an electric mixer, combine the cream cheese and eggs.  Blend until smooth.  Add the sour cream, vanilla, and salt. Blend until combined.
  • Dollop the cream cheese mixture into the pumpkin batter and gently swirl the batters together with a knife or small spatula just enough to create a marbled appearance.
  • Pour into prepared baking dish.  Bake for 40 to 50 minutes
  • Allow to cool and then refrigerate until chilled.  Serve with fresh whipping cream if desired.

Notes

Don’t over-swirl the creamcheese mixture into the pumpkin batter or you will not see the swirl when cut. It will still be delicious, however!
Recipe developed by Wheatfield’s restaurant and printed in the 2006 Junior League of Omaha cookbook.

Nutrition

Calories: 487kcalCarbohydrates: 63gProtein: 6gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 108mgSodium: 661mgPotassium: 308mgSugar: 50gVitamin A: 3450IUVitamin C: 3.5mgCalcium: 122mgIron: 1.5mg

Nutritional Disclaimer

This recipe was calculated using the exact brands and measurements I used to make this recipe. If you are following a strict diet please note changing anything will cause the nutritional info to change. My calculations are intended as a guide only.

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This recipe makes a full 9×13 pan and will feed a good-sized group  This recipe is exactly what my crowd loves for the holidays so I’ll definitely be adding it to my table.

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Recipe Rating




Carol Griffith

Tuesday 1st of October 2019

Wow , I love most of your recipes. Make things often. During week and weekends , BUT , I must say this one is super laden with so much sugar , completed.. Please keep sharing...

Julie Menghini

Tuesday 1st of October 2019

You're right Carol. This is a sweet one. I tend to go off the deep end when it comes to Thanksgiving and desserts. That being said, I will usually have one piece and let everyone else gobble it up until it's gone. Thank you so much for your support and I'm always open to suggestions! You are my inspiration. Julie

Michelle

Tuesday 31st of October 2017

Perfect way to dress up cheesecake for fall!

Julie Menghini

Friday 3rd of November 2017

Thank you Michelle! This one is perfect for my fall cravings!

Michele @ Bacon Fatte

Monday 30th of October 2017

Your pumpkin cheesecake swirl bars are calling my name, Julie... And now, so is your Pumpkin Cheesecake Pie! Lovely desserts!

Julie Menghini

Tuesday 31st of October 2017

Thank you Michele! You are lovely too!

Madi

Monday 30th of October 2017

This has to be the perfect pumpkin dessert! I need to make this for Thanksgiving!

Julie Menghini

Tuesday 31st of October 2017

Thank you Madi!

Jennifer A Stewart

Monday 30th of October 2017

This looks amazing!!! I know what my hubby's office is going to be getting the week of Thanksgiving!

Julie Menghini

Monday 30th of October 2017

Thank you, Jennifer! I hope they love them like we did and you for making them!

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