Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars: Indulge in Fall’s Sweet Delight!
Delicious and creamy pumpkin cheesecake bars that capture the essence of fall with every bite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 55 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 (8 oz) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar. Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Pour the pumpkin cheesecake mixture over the crust in the baking dish.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until the center is set and the edges are lightly browned.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving for best flavor.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add more cinnamon or a pinch of cloves.
- These bars can be topped with whipped cream or caramel sauce before serving.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg