Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, combining a rich pumpkin filling with a buttery graham cracker crust. These bars are perfect for fall gatherings and will impress your guests with their delightful flavors and textures.
Ingredients
Scale
For the crust:
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
For the filling:
- 2 (8 oz) packages 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
- ¼ tsp ground ginger
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Crust: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). In a bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar until well combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Bake for 10 minutes, then remove and let cool.
- Make the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and spices. Mix until fully combined and creamy.
- Combine and Bake: Pour the filling over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly. Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool at room temperature for about an hour. Refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars. Serve chilled and enjoy!
Notes
- For added flavor, consider swirling in some melted chocolate before baking.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
Nutrition
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Protein: 3g