Description
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a seasonal delight, blending the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm spices of pumpkin. These delectable treats sit atop a buttery graham cracker crust, making them perfect for any fall gathering or special occasion. With their stunning presentation and irresistible flavors, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar and mix well. Then incorporate pumpkin puree, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until creamy.
- Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow bars to cool completely at room temperature before chilling in the refrigerator for at least two hours. Slice into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (56g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg