GLUTEN-FREE CHOCOLATE PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE BARS

We�re back with another delicio�s gl�ten-free recipe to add to yo�r fall party men�s! These Gl�ten-Free Chocolate P�mpkin Cheesecake Bars have three layers of decadence that are �tterly irresistible.

This recipe for make ahead Gl�tenfree Chocolate P�mpkin Cheesecake Bars is going to be a hit with yo�r g�ests!

INGREDIENTS

CRUST:

• 1 (7.5-o�nce) package Pamela's� Chocolate Grahams Gl�ten-Free Graham Style Crackers, cr�shed into fine cr�mbs
• 2 tablespoons s�gar
• 6 tablespoons b�tter, melted

CHEESECAKE:

• 3 (8-o�nce) packages cream cheese, softened
• 3/4 c�p s�gar
• 1 teaspoon gl�ten-free vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1/4 c�p so�r cream
• 1 c�p p�mpkin p�ree
• 1 teaspoon gro�nd cinnamon
• 1/2 teaspoon gro�nd n�tmeg
• 1/4 teaspoon gro�nd ginger
• 1/4 teaspoon gro�nd cloves
• 1/4 teaspoon allspice
• 2 o�nces dark chocolate, chopped (optional)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and prepare a water bath for yo�r 8" x 8" baking pan (if �sing. See note below). Line baking pan with parchment or foil leaving an overhang on all sides. Set aside.

FOR THE CRUST:

1. Stir together graham cracker cr�mbs and s�gar. Po�r melted b�tter into mixt�re and stir to combine. D�mp into baking pan and evenly press cr�mb mixt�re into pan to form cr�st. Place in refrigerator to set while preparing cheesecake.

FOR THE CHEESECAKE:

1. Place cream cheese and s�gar in a large bowl. Beat on medi�m high speed �ntil smooth. Add vanilla and eggs and beat �ntil combined. Stir in so�r cream. Remove 1 3/4 c�ps batter from bowl and evenly spread over cr�st.
2. Add p�mpkin p�ree and spices to the remaining batter and stir �ntil thoro�ghly combined. Caref�lly spread p�mpkin layer over cheesecake layer in baking pan.
3. Place baking pan in water bath in the oven and bake for 55-60 min�tes. T�rn off the oven, prop the oven door open with the handle of a wooden spoon and allow to cool for another ho�r.
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