Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
A perfect combination of creamy, spicy, and sweet with a delightful graham cracker crust, these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a comforting autumn dessert.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 60 minutes
- Yield: 16 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 packages cream cheese (8 oz each)
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1.5 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the graham cracker crust by combining crushed graham crackers with melted butter.
- Press the crust into a greased 9×9-inch baking dish.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until golden.
- Blend the cream cheese until smooth, then add pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, and pumpkin pie spice.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes until the edges are firm.
- Cool at room temperature for an hour, then chill in the fridge for at least 2 hours.
- Slice and serve with toppings like whipped cream and cinnamon.
Notes
These bars can be frozen for up to 3 months; wrap tightly to prevent freezer burn.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 100mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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