PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS

— A layered twist on my mom’s pumpkin cheesecake chocolate chip pie, baked into cozy holiday bars.

Pumpkin cheesecake chocolate chip bar with visible layers of shortbread crust, cheesecake, melted chocolate, and pumpkin custard on a vintage floral plate — *A vintage family favorite, reimagined as bars — shortbread crust, creamy cheesecake, a chocolate ribbon, and spiced pumpkin custard in every bite.*

Short looping clip of pumpkin cheesecake chocolate chip bars stacked on an autumn leaf platter with a vintage cookbook in the background

These Pumpkin Cheesecake Chocolate Chip Bars are a love letter to my mom’s holiday pie — the same layers of buttery crust, tangy cream cheese, melty chocolate, and silky pumpkin custard, now stacked into tidy squares. They slice beautifully for potlucks and dessert tables, but still feel like the kind of recipe you eat warm in the kitchen, fork-in-hand, while the dishes soak in the sink.

From Pie to Bars

Vintage-style pumpkin cheesecake chocolate chip pie slice on a dessert plate — *The original pumpkin cheesecake chocolate chip pie — a treasured family dessert that sparked this bar version.*

Pumpkin cheesecake chocolate chip bars stacked on a vintage plate beside an open cookbook — *The From Scratch Sensations bar version — easy to slice, share, and sneak as a late-night kitchen treat.*

Instead of choosing between pie and bars, this recipe keeps all the layers we love — cream cheese, chocolate, and pumpkin — and tucks them into a sturdy shortbread base. It’s part heirloom dessert, part modern bar cookie, and exactly the kind of recipe that disappears one square at a time.

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Notes 🍂
For the cleanest layers, chill the bars completely before slicing — a long, sharp knife works best. If you prefer a softer shortbread, line the pan with parchment and bake the crust just until set at the edges. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for 3–4 days, or freeze well-wrapped bars without toppings for up to a month.

PUMPKIN CHEESECAKE CHOCOLATE CHIP BARS illustrated menu card

A layered holiday treat — buttery shortbread, creamy cheesecake, a ribbon of chocolate, and spiced pumpkin custard, captured on my seasonal menu card.