Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate fall dessert, combining the creamy texture of cheesecake with the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices. These delightful bars sit atop a buttery graham cracker crust, creating a sweet treat that evokes cozy holiday memories. Perfect for gatherings or a personal indulgence, they are sure to impress with their rich taste and stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, then add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well blended.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth it out. Bake for 30-35 minutes until edges are set but center is slightly jiggly.
- Allow cooling for about an hour at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg