Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a delightful dessert that combines the creamy texture of cheesecake with the warm flavors of pumpkin and spices, making them a perfect treat for the fall season.
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 medium bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish to form the crust.
- In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth.
- Add the 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.
- Allow to cool completely before cutting into bars.
- Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.
Notes
- For a spicier flavor, add more cinnamon or a pinch of cloves.
- These bars can be made a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator.
- Serve with whipped cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, Fall Dessert, Pumpkin Dessert, Cheesecake Bars