Description
Creamy, spiced Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with a buttery graham cracker crust — the perfect fall dessert to impress at any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for crust)
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 24 ounces cream cheese (3 blocks)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar (for filling)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F and line a 9×13-inch pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press firmly into the pan to form the crust.
- Bake the crust for 10 minutes, then let it cool while preparing the filling.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add 3/4 cup sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix until combined but do not overmix.
- Pour the filling over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 45 to 50 minutes, until the center is just set and slightly jiggly.
- Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Slice into bars and garnish with whipped cream or cinnamon before serving.
Notes
- Use parchment paper for easy lifting and clean slicing.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly.
- Chilling overnight yields the best texture and flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
Keywords: Pumpkin cheesecake bars, fall dessert, creamy pumpkin dessert, easy cheesecake bars, pumpkin treats