Description

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are the quintessential fall dessert, featuring a creamy pumpkin filling atop a buttery graham cracker crust. With warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, each bite offers a delightful blend of sweetness and richness that will warm your heart on chilly autumn days. Perfect for gatherings or cozy afternoons at home, these bars are sure to impress friends and family alike!

Ingredients

Scale

1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
½ cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
16 oz cream cheese, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp cinnamon
½ tsp nutmeg
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan by greasing it or lining with parchment paper.
For the crust, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a mixing bowl. Mix until combined and press evenly into the bottom of the pan.
In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
Stir in pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg until well combined.
Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust and smooth out the top with a spatula.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until edges are set but center is still slightly jiggly. Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least two hours to firm up.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Category: Dessert
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 bar (50g)
Calories: 210
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 150mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 23g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 3g
Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: For added flavor variations, consider using flavored cream cheese or mixing in nuts or chocolate chips. Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature to achieve a smooth filling.