Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Celebrate Friendsgiving with these delightful Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, featuring a creamy pumpkin filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust. Enhanced with warm spices and a drizzle of caramel, each bite evokes cozy autumn vibes, making them the perfect dessert for gatherings. Whether served chilled or at room temperature, these bars are sure to impress your guests and become a cherished tradition.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 (15 oz) can 100% pumpkin puree
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing well. Add pumpkin puree, one egg at a time, followed by cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool at room temperature for an hour, then refrigerate for at least two hours before slicing into bars.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg