Description
Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate fall dessert, combining creamy cheesecake and spiced pumpkin pie into deliciously layered bars. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich filling that captures the essence of autumn, these bars promise to be the star of any gathering. Perfect for Thanksgiving or cozy evenings at home, every bite is a celebration of seasonal flavors that will have your taste buds dancing with joy.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of the dish.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, then add eggs one at a time.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla until well combined.
- Pour half the cheesecake mixture over the crust, then dollop the remaining mixture on top and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes until edges are set but center jiggles slightly. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg