Description
Indulge in the cozy flavors of fall with these easy and creamy Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars. Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings, Halloween celebrations, or simply a comforting treat at home, these bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust that beautifully contrasts the rich, velvety cheesecake filling infused with pumpkin puree and warm spices. With just 20 minutes of prep time, you can create a dessert that will surely impress family and friends. Serve them chilled with whipped cream or caramel sauce for an extra touch of decadence.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 24 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- For the crust: Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
- For the filling: Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar, then mix in eggs one at a time. Stir in pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until well combined.
- Pour the filling over the crust and bake for approximately 40 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 4 hours. Cut into squares and serve with desired toppings.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (85g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: Use room temperature cream cheese for a smooth texture. Chill bars thoroughly to make slicing easier. Feel free to customize with toppings like nuts or chocolate chips.