Today we have a super tasty and easy pumpkin streusel bars. Pumpkin bars taste delicious and when combined with this yummy streusel topping, these streusel bars won't last long! You may need to make a double batch!
Don't forget to check out our Instant Pot Pumpkin Puree Recipe - Which you can make from scratch! It's far less processed than canned pumpkin puree and you'll get a lot more puree for your money!
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💖 Why This Recipe Works
- Cozy & Spiced: Easy Pumpkin Streusel Bars are filled with warm fall flavors and a buttery crumble topping.
- Perfect for Sharing: Sliceable and portable—great for potlucks, lunchboxes, or holiday treats.
- Simple Layers: Creamy pumpkin filling sits on a soft crust with sweet, crunchy streusel.
What Is a Streusel Topping Made Of?
if you want to know what makes a streusel topping the answer is simple. Streusel topping is a delicious and sweet topping that has a crumbly texture and is generally made from flour, butter and sugar.
A streusel topping may have spices and flavours added to it and you can also add chopped nuts to enhance the texture.
🥚Ingredients
For the streusel crust layer
- 3 C flour
- 3 C light brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 ½ C unsalted sweet cream butter, softened
Pumpkin Filling
- 2 - 8oz packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 Cup Oats
- 1 C Pumpkin Puree
- 2 tablespoon flour
- 2 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 2 tablespoon whole milk
- 2 large eggs
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For the complete list of ingredients with measurements and instructions, please see the recipe card at the bottom of the post.
🌈 Substitutions and Variations
- Crust alternatives: Use a graham cracker crust or a gingersnap cookie crust for a different flavor base.
- Nut addition: Incorporate chopped pecans or walnuts into the streusel topping for added crunch and flavor.
- Spice blend: Adjust the spices in the filling by adding nutmeg, cloves, or allspice to enhance the autumnal flavors.
🔪How to Make Pumpkin Streusel Crust
Line a 9x13 baking dish with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350 degrees
Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, oats,
ground cinnamon and salt.
Cut the butter into cubes.
Using your fingers, work the butter into the dry mixture to create a
sand like crumble.
Press half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the pan.
Set aside the other half.
🔪How to Make the Pumpkin Streusel Filling
Using a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth
Beat in the pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice and flour until combined
Beat in the eggs, one at a time until combined
Beat in the milk until combined
Pour batter over crust and sprinkle remaining crumble mixture
Bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes or until the center is set
Allow to cool completely
👩🍳 Expert Tips
- Use a gingersnap crust for a spicy twist that complements the pumpkin filling.
- Incorporate cream cheese into the pumpkin layer for added richness and a cheesecake-like texture.
- Chill the bars thoroughly before slicing to ensure clean cuts and perfect squares.
💭 FAQs
Keep them in an airtight container at room temp for 2–3 days or refrigerate for up to a week. They also freeze great—just slice, wrap, and stash them for later pumpkin cravings!
You sure can! Just make sure it’s thick and not too watery. Strain or blot with paper towels if needed before mixing it into the batter.
Use cold butter and mix until crumbly—not too fine! You want those buttery clumps for that perfect crunchy topping.
Absolutely! Chopped pecans, walnuts, or a handful of mini chocolate chips are delicious stirred into the batter or sprinkled on top of the streusel.
💖 Serving Suggestions
These are my favorite treats to serve with pumpkin streusel bars:
- Maple cinnamon lattes: Warm, cozy, and made to sip with a spiced bar in hand.
- Toasted pecans: Nutty crunch that plays perfectly with the soft, crumbly texture.
- Vanilla frozen yogurt: Cool and creamy to balance the rich pumpkin flavor.
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Easy Pumpkin Streusel Bars
Ingredients
For The Streusel Crust Layer
- 3 Cup Flour
- 3 Cup Light Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon Kosher Salt
- 1 ½ Cup Unsalted Sweet Cream Butter Softened
Pumpkin Filling
- 16 oz Cream Cheese Softened
- 1 Cup Oats
- 1 Cup Pumpkin Puree
- 2 tablespoon Flour
- 2 teaspoon Pumpkin Pie Spice
- 2 tablespoon Whole Milk
- 2 Large Eggs
Instructions
- Line a 9×13 baking dish with parchment paper and preheat oven to 350 degrees
- Using a large bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, oats, ground cinnamon, and salt.
- Cut the butter into cubes.
- Using your fingers, work the butter into the dry mixture to create and like crumble.
- Press half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the pan.
- Set aside the other half.
For Pumpkin Filling
- Using a large bowl, beat together the cream cheese and sugar until smooth
- Beat in the pumpkin, pumpkin pie spice, and flour until combined
- Beat in the eggs, one at a time until combined
- Beat in the milk until combined
- Pour batter over the crust and sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture
- Bake in the oven for 35-45 minutes or until the center is set
- Allow cooling completely
Notes
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I can see the oats, and you mention mixing them in, but they're nowhere in the recipe! What kind of oats, please (I'm suspecting quick ones) and how many?
Hi Sam, it's one cup of oats. We just used regular rolled oats