Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Experience the essence of autumn with these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and creamy spiced pumpkin filling. Topped with a dollop of whipped cream, these bars are perfect for Thanksgiving or any cozy gathering. Easy to make and irresistibly delicious, they will quickly become a seasonal favorite.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Approximately 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- Whipped cream (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually mix in sugar, then add pumpkin puree and eggs one at a time. Blend in cinnamon and nutmeg.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and spread evenly.
- Bake again for 25-30 minutes until the center is set but slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours. Slice and serve with whipped cream if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 60mg