Simple Pumpkin Pie Bars

Crust Ingredients:

1 1/3 cup unbleached white flour

1/2 cup brown sugar

8 tablespoons butter (softened)

3/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)

Filling Ingredients:

8oz cream cheese, softened

3/4 cup sugar

1/2 cup pumpkin puree

2 eggs, slightly beaten

1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon

1 teaspoon allspice

1 teaspoon vanilla

Preheat the oven to 350F. 

In a food processor, combine crust ingredients and pulse two or three times until mixture is crumbly. Reserve 2/3 cup of the mixture for topping.  Press remaining mixture evenly into the bottom of an 8x11 baking dish.  Bake at 350F for 15 minutes. Cool slightly. 

In a medium bowl, combine filling ingredients.  Using an electric mixer at medium speed, blend until mixture is smooth.  Pour mixture over baked crust.  Sprinkle with remaining crust topping. Bake at 350 F for 30-35 minutes or until firm.

Recipe found here.