Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the delightful flavors of fall with these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars. Combining a creamy cheesecake filling with spiced pumpkin puree, these bars offer the best of both worlds: the comforting essence of pumpkin pie and the rich texture of cheesecake. Perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy family gathering or a festive holiday feast—these bars are sure to impress your guests. Their beautiful presentation and irresistible taste make them a must-try dessert that’s easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 15 graham crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1–1/4 cups pumpkin puree
- 1–1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 3 packages (8 oz each) full-fat cream cheese
- 1–2/3 cups granulated sugar
- 1–1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup full fat sour cream
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 baking pan with foil and lightly grease it.
- For the crust, crush graham crackers into fine crumbs, mix with sugar and melted butter, then press firmly into the pan.
- For the filling, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, spices, flour, salt, sour cream, and eggs; mix until well combined.
- Pour half the filling over the crust, dollop remaining filling on top, and swirl gently.
- Bake for about 50 minutes until set in the center. Cool completely before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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