These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars have a pumpkin cookie base topped with an incredible goat cheese cheesecake. They are grain free and naturally sweetened.
I had to make a pumpkin version of the delicious goat cheese cheesecake treats I've been making lately. If you are a pumpkin lover than you will LOVE these! A pumpkin cookie paired with tangy cheesecake- such a delicious fall treat.
I used my paleo pumpkin blondies for the cookie layer. This comes together quickly and is so delicious. Rich, perfectly spiced, and full of pumpkin flavor. The chocolate chips are optional, but it does add a nice little crunch and flavor of course. ⅔ of this dough is pressed into the pan and baked for a little bit before getting topped with the cheesecake and remaining dough and baked again.
Goat Cheese Cheesecake
Goat cheese has the exact same texture as cream cheese cheesecake and bakes up perfectly. I use the goat cheese logs- no need to buy anything special. Coconut sugar is used is used which gives a little darker color to this layer, but the flavor is exactly like cheesecake. If you want it lighter in color than maple sugar can be used. Making sure all the ingredients are room temperature is important because this will make them mix up easily and ensure no lumps remain.
Storing Cheesecake Bars
These are best stored covered in the fridge up to 10 days. They need to be chilled because of the goat cheese and are delicious straight from the fridge.
Paleo Option
Since I've been sharing different cheesecakes lately, I've gotten asked if they can be made paleo since all the other ingredients are compliant. I definitely think a dairy free cream cheese could be used to make them paleo. If you try this, let me know!
I know you will love these pumpkin cheesecake bars that are grain free because they are quick and so delicious! Here are some more pumpkin recipes to try and love:
- Paleo Pumpkin Roll
- Vegan Paleo Pumpkin Pie Crumb Bars
- Paleo Soft Pumpkin Cookies
- Vegan Paleo Pumpkin Fudge Cookies
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars (grain free)
Ingredients
Pumpkin blondies
- ⅔ cup almond butter
- ⅔ cup coconut sugar
- ¼ cup coconut oil room temperature
- ⅔ cup canned pumpkin
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 ¼ cups almond flour
- ½ cup dairy free chocolate chips
Cheesecake layer
- 8 oz goat cheese
- ⅓ cup coconut sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350° and line a 9x9 pan with parchment paper.
- Make the pumpkin blondies. In a medium bowl, combine the almond butter and coconut sugar. Add in the coconut oil, pumpkin, egg, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice and salt. Stir well. Add in the almond flour and chocolate chips and stir again until combined. Scoop ⅔ of the mixture into the pan and bake for 15 minutes. Let cool 10 minutes before topping with cheesecake.
- While cookie crust is baking, make the cheesecake. In a medium bowl, combine the goat cheese and coconut sugar and beat with a hand mixer until combined- about 2-3 minutes. Add the egg and vanilla and beat again until smooth. Pour over cooled crust, top with remaining dough and bake 25 minutes, until edges are lightly browned.
- Best stored covered in the fridge for up to 10 days.
Nutrition Information
Claire Hillis says
Can this be made in a spring form pan as a whole "cheesecake"?
Jessica DeMay says
Yeah, I think that would work great. Hope you enjoy!
Shawn Blasco says
Can you sub in cream cheese or dairy free cream cheese? I don't like goat cheese. Thx!
Jessica DeMay says
Yes, of course! Either will work great. Enjoy!
Kristen says
These look delicious! Would you have a suggestion on what to substitute for the almond flour to make it nut free? Thanks!
Jessica DeMay says
Hi Kristin- you can try a gf flour mix. That would prob be the best option. Good luck!