Pumpkin Cheesecake Skillet Blondie {VIDEO}

Take the great taste of pumpkin pie and give it an upgrade. Pumpkin Cheesecake Skillet Blondie is a trifecta of flavors all in one decadent dessert, a first-class ticket to pumpkin heaven.

We just love pumpkin desserts, like Pumpkin Ice Box Cake,  Pumpkin Spice Carmelita Bars, Pumpkin Gooey Butter Cake, and Pumpkin Monkey Bread.

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Don’t you just love fall?  It’s like the start of something new. Time to switch wardrobes…… boots, sweaters and scarves. Watching all the leaves change to glorious colors is almost more exciting than seeing the new buds in the spring. It’s the time to pull out all the cold-weather recipes, soups, stews, belly-warming meals, and pumpkin!

We’ve been lucky here in St. Louis and have had a touch of cool fall temps sprinkled throughout the month of September, and being the good daughter she is, Allison felt that called for a pumpkin dessert and all of the warm spiciness that is associated with it! The girl takes after her mom and loves to bake. 

It had to be fate (or a Pinterest addiction, take your pick) that after she had decided to bake something with pumpkin, she signed into Pinterest and near the top of her feed saw that Megan of Country Clever had pinned a recipe for her Double Chocolate Pumpkin Cheesecake Brownie. Pumpkin, check! Easy, check! Quick, check!………..Obviously, it was meant to be. 

It was one of those desserts you can’t get off your mind. So much so, that she wondered what it would be like with a white chocolate blondie. That’s when the Pumpkin Cheesecake Skillet Blondie was born. The flavor and texture is similar to a pumpkin pie, in a bar form.

Afterward, it occurred to me that we could amp up this recipe by adding pecans to the blondies.  Just like pumpkin is amped up by cinnamon and nutmeg, the same is true when it comes to throwing nuts into pumpkin recipes.  Excuse me, while I go make another batch……like we needed an excuse to make it again 😉

Put this skillet blondie on your list of things to do.  Because all Monday’s should begin with a Pumpkin Cheesecake Skillet Blondie.  ENJOY!

Let’s make a Pumpkin Cheesecake Skillet Blondie

(full printable recipe at end of post)

Heat your oven to 350° F  and spray 8-10 inch cast iron skillet with non-stick spray.

Melt white chocolate chips in the microwave. Stir and let cool.

Next, using a large bowl, whisk melted butter, sugars, eggs, and vanilla extract and melted chocolate until well combined. Add baking soda, salt, and flour until dough forms.

Spoon the batter into your greased skillet. Pat out the batter, leaving a 1/2-inch gap from the edge of the skillet. Use your fingers to form a ridge on the edge of the dough to hold the cheesecake filling.

Using an electric mixer, cream softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Stir in pumpkin puree, egg, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth. Pour on top of the brownie in the skillet.

Sprinkle cheesecake filling with remaining 1/4 cup of white chocolate chips. Place in oven and bake for 25-30 minutes or until a knife or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean. Do not over bake.
Cool completely before serving.

RELATED: Read How To Clean A Cast Iron Skillet 

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This blondie will be fabulous enjoyed with a Caramel Apple Moscow Mule Fall Cocktail after dinner with guests.