These Pumpkin Cream Cheese Dream Bars combine the cozy flavors of fall with a luscious layered texture that melts in your mouth. A spicy ginger snap crust supports a velvety cream cheese filling and a warmly spiced pumpkin layer. Topped with whipped cream and crushed cookies, these bars are perfect for holiday gatherings or an anytime autumn treat!
🍂 Ingredients
For the Crust:
- 1½ cups ginger snap cookies, crushed (about 25–30 cookies)
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
For the Cream Cheese Layer:
- 16 oz (2 blocks) cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
For the Pumpkin Mixture:
- 1 cup pumpkin purée (not pumpkin pie filling)
- ½ tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
For the Topping:
- Whipped cream (homemade or store-bought)
- Crushed ginger snaps (for garnish)
