Delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Warm and inviting, these pumpkin cheesecake bars combine a creamy spiced filling with a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for fall gatherings or cozy nights in, this indulgent treat is sure to impress family and friends. With ease of preparation and delightful flavors, you’ll create lasting memories with every bite.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl. Press firmly into the bottom of an 8×8-inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, mixing until fluffy. Blend in pumpkin puree and vanilla extract.
- Add eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined. Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- Pour filling over the crust evenly and bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least four hours or overnight.
- Slice into squares and serve chilled or with whipped cream.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (56g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 68mg