Decadent Pumpkin Spice Cream Cheese Bites

Ingredients

- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin spice
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree

Instructions

1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup powdered sugar, and 1/2 cup softened unsalted butter. Mix until the mixture resembles fine crumbs.
- Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of a greased 9x9-inch baking pan.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 20 minutes or until the edges are golden brown. Remove and set aside to cool.

2. Prepare the Pumpkin Spice Filling:
- In a large bowl, beat 8 ounces of softened cream cheese with 1/4 cup granulated sugar using an electric mixer on medium speed until smooth and creamy.
- Add 1 teaspoon of pumpkin spice and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract. Mix well to combine.
- Beat in 1 large egg, followed by 1/2 cup canned pumpkin puree. Mix until all ingredients are well incorporated.

3. Assemble and Bake:
- Spread the prepared pumpkin spice cream cheese filling evenly over the cooled crust.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the filling has set and feels firm to the touch.
- Allow the dessert to cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.

4. Serve:
- Once chilled, cut into small bite-sized squares. Enjoy these decadent bites with a warm cup of tea or coffee.

Total Time

PT3H20M
3 hours and 20 minutes

Type of Dish

Dessert

Keywords

Pumpkin Spice, Cream Cheese, Dessert, Baking, Fall Recipe, Easy Baking, Oven Baked, Pumpkin Dessert, Sweet Treat, Seasonal

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total Calories: 1600

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