Easy Pumpkin Streusel Bars

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!

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.

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INGREDIENTS NEEDED FOR THIS pUMPKIN sTREUSEL BARS rECIPE

For the streusel crust layer

• 3 C flour
• 3 C light brown sugar
• 2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1 tsp 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 TBSP flour
• 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
• 2 tbsp whole milk
• 2 large eggs

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How to make pumpkin streusel crust

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 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

If you love this pumpkin streusel bars recipe, you may also love the following posts:

• Instant Pot Rice Pudding
• Crustless Pumpkin Pie
• Unicorn Cookies
• Snickerdoodle Bars

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About Angela Milnes

Angela Milnes is a Qualified Early Years Teacher who has specialised in Preschool and Kindergarten teaching. She has a wealth of experience teaching young children and is passionate about kids crafts and having fun as a family. Angela has also taught cooking skills and loves to share both family recipes and easy instant pot recipes here on The Inspiration Edit. Follow her on Pinterest!