Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate fall treat, melding creamy cheesecake with spiced pumpkin flavors atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or cozy nights in, these bars are easy to prepare and will have everyone reaching for seconds. Indulge in this comforting dessert that captures the essence of autumn in every delightful bite!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (canned)
- 16 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter (melted)
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp ginger
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan or line with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for about 10 minutes.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger; mix until fluffy.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and smooth with a spatula. Bake for an additional 30-35 minutes until slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow cooling completely at room temperature before chilling in the fridge for at least two hours. Cut into squares and serve.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (80g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: - For richer flavor, substitute cream cheese with mascarpone cheese. - Add chocolate chips or caramel sauce for a fun twist. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to five days.