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Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares

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SERVES: 4 dozen squares

PREP: 10 Min

COOK TIME: 30 Min

Pumpkin and spice make these squares perfect holiday fare, while a pound cake mix makes 'em a snap to prepare.

What You'll Need

1 (16-ounce) package pound cake mix
4 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, divided
3 large eggs
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin
1 (14-ounce) can sweetened condensed milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped pecans

What to Do

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Combine cake mix, 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, 1 egg, and the melted butter in a large mixing bowl; beat at low speed of an electric beater until crumbly. Press dough into a greased 10- x 15-inch rimmed baking sheet.
Beat softened cream cheese at medium speed until creamy. Add remaining 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice, remaining 2 eggs, the pumpkin, condensed milk, and salt; beat until blended. Pour over crust; sprinkle with pecans.
Bake 30 minutes or until set. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cover and chill. Cut into squares.

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If you enjoyed this pumpkin dessert, be sure to check out our recipes for Pumpkin Layer Cake and Impossible Pumpkin Pie!

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cookieking

Jan 10, 2016

prefer walnuts over pecans would use them

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whosyournana 9622226

Oct 01, 2014

used dash of rum flavoring first try....will leave it out when I make it this weekend.... there is always a really good variation on a good cheese cake!! thanks, pumpkin is one of mine and Poppy's favorite gourds!! LOL

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sesnlwdw

Sep 23, 2014

Can the leftovers be frozen?

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Test Kitchen Team

Sep 24, 2014

Yes, leftover cheesecake can definitely be frozen! :) Enjoy!

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calmar2010 1144509

Dec 17, 2012

Is there any adjustment for high altitude ? Should I just follow the recommendations on cake box for high altitude ?

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ourhopeendures

Nov 29, 2012

this recipe was a big hit with my family for Thanksgiving.

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whosyournana 9622226

Oct 31, 2012

sounds so good! my whole really like pumpkin pie and LOVE cheese cake! flavor match made in heavens kitchen!!

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ourhopeendures

Oct 28, 2012

Even the taste of the pumpkin filling is so finger lickin' good. Can't wait to try it when it's done baking.

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kgbol1 0228770

Oct 17, 2012

Is there a substitute for the box mix of pound cake?

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stepfy55 8585457

Oct 16, 2012

I've made these for years and always leave a gathering with an empty plate.

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