Description
Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate fall dessert, combining creamy pumpkin filling with a buttery graham cracker crust. These bars are perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy evenings, bringing warmth and joy to any gathering. With a delightful blend of seasonal spices and rich flavors, they promise to be a hit among family and friends. Easy to make and even easier to enjoy, these cheesecake bars will quickly become a cherished favorite in your recipe collection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and ¼ cup sugar until combined. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add remaining sugar until light and fluffy.
- Mix in pumpkin puree and eggs one at a time. Add vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt; combine well.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 25–30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool at room temperature for an hour, then refrigerate for at least two hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (62g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 55mg