Description
Creamy pumpkin roll bars merge classic autumn flavors into an easy-to-serve dessert. Rich cream cheese frosting and warm spices create a delightful treat you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 1/2 cups granulated sugar
Spices and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Additional Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cream Cheese Filling:
- 1 (8-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and prepare a 13×9-inch baking pan by coating with cooking spray or lining with parchment paper.
- Create the pumpkin base by whipping butter and sugar until light and airy. Incorporate eggs, pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and water into the mixture.
- In a separate bowl, blend dry ingredients thoroughly, then gently fold into the wet mixture until just combined.
- Craft the cream cheese filling by whisking cream cheese, sugar, vanilla extract, and egg until silky and uniform in texture.
- Distribute approximately two-thirds of the pumpkin batter evenly across the prepared pan.
- Delicately spread the cream cheese mixture over the initial pumpkin layer.
- Top with remaining pumpkin batter, creating a marbled effect by dragging a knife through the layers in a gentle swirling motion.
- Slide the pan into the preheated oven and bake for 30-35 minutes, checking for doneness by gently pressing the center – it should spring back when touched.
- Remove from oven and allow to cool completely before slicing into bars for serving.
Notes
- Swap butter for coconut oil to make the recipe dairy-free and add a subtle tropical twist.
- Use gluten-free flour blend to accommodate those with wheat sensitivities while maintaining the bar’s soft texture.
- Create a lower-sugar version by substituting part of the sugar with stevia or monk fruit sweetener for a healthier alternative.
- Enhance flavor complexity by adding warm spices like cardamom or nutmeg to complement the existing pumpkin and cream cheese profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg