Cheesecake Squash Bars Recipe

Name: Cheesecake Squash Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 1/2 ounces graham crackers/wafers about 9 crackers; 1/2 cup rolled oats; 2 tablespoons sugar plus 1/2 cup, divided; 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose plus 3 tablespoons, divided; 2 tablespoons butter unsalted; 3 tablespoons milk; 16 ounces cream cheese prefer low-fat or nonfat, at room temperature; 1/2 cup winter squash puree; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground; 1/4 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

4 1/2 ounces graham crackers/wafers about 9 crackers
1/2 cup rolled oats
2 tablespoons sugar plus 1/2 cup, divided
1/4 cup flour, all-purpose plus 3 tablespoons, divided
2 tablespoons butter unsalted
3 tablespoons milk
16 ounces cream cheese prefer low-fat or nonfat, at room temperature
1/2 cup winter squash puree
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon ground
1/4 teaspoon salt

1
Preheat oven to 350AF.
2
Spray a 9-by-13-inch baking pan with cooking spray or grease with butter.
3
Add graham crackers, oats, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1/4 cup flour and butter in a food processor, and process until finely ground.
4
Add milk, pulse until totally moistened.
5
Transfer the graham cracker mixture to the prepared pan and evenly pat into the bottom.
6
Bake for 10 minutes.
7
Cool on a wire rack for 25 to 30 minutes.
8
Meanwhile, reduce oven temperature to 325A.
9
Beat cream cheeses and the remaining 1/2 cup sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at medium speed until creamy, scraping down the sides if needed.
10
Beat in squash puree until smooth.
11
Beat in eggs one at a time.
12
At the end, beat in vanilla, cinnamon, salt and the remaining 3 tablespoons flour.
13
Transfer the filling into the pan, spreading evenly over the crust.
14
Bake until set and the edges are light brown, about 35 to 40 minutes.
15
Allow to cool on a wire rack completely.
16
Refrigerate for at least 2 hours or over night.
17
Slice into bars.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 1/2 ounces graham crackers/wafers about 9 crackers, 1/2 cup rolled oats, 2 tablespoons sugar plus 1/2 cup, divided, 1/4 cup flour, all-purpose plus 3 tablespoons, divided, and more.

Yes, Cheesecake Squash Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Cheesecake Squash Bars

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