Creme Brule Pumpkin Chocolate Cheesecake Bars

INGREDIENTS

For the crust::

whole graham crackers

5 tbsp

unsalted butter, melted

2 cups

semisweet chocolate chips

For the filling::

2 8 ounce packages

cream cheese, at room temperature

1 cup

granulated sugar

1 cup

pure pumpkin puree

large eggs plus 1 egg yolk

1 tsp

vanilla extract

2 tbsp

all purpose flour

1/2 tsp

fine sea salt

1 tsp

cinnamon

1/4 tsp

nutmeg

1/8 tsp

ginger

1/8 tsp

cloves

For the brulee topping::

1/4 cup

granulated sugar