These creamy pumpkin cheesecake bars, like most cheesecake freezes really well. I highly recommend making this dessert ahead of time, freezing it, and then enjoying when it’s time to celebrate.

Featuring a creamy pumpkin-spiced cheesecake layer atop a buttery crust, these bars are finished with a cloud of whipped topping for a dessert that’s as delightful to look at as it is to eat.

"Pumpkin, spice and chocolate are a delicious trio and these bars combine the three in an ... big lift for the cooks in the house, so an easy dessert is always a great idea,” Arefi says.