Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the ultimate fall treat with these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars! This delightful dessert combines a creamy pumpkin filling with a buttery graham cracker crust, topped with whipped cream and a hint of cinnamon. Perfect for gatherings or cozy nights at home, these bars are sure to become a seasonal favorite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: About 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until crumbly. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- In another bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, then add pumpkin puree, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until fully combined.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust and spread evenly using a spatula.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center has a slight jiggle. Allow to cool completely before chilling in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Cut into squares and serve chilled with whipped cream on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg