Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars perfectly marry the velvety richness of cheesecake with the cozy, familiar notes of pumpkin pie, creating a dessert essential for the autumn months. Nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust, the creamy pumpkin
Equipment
- 9×13-inch baking pan
- Mixing Bowls
- Hand mixer or stand mixer
- Spatula
- Knife
- Oven
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 16 oz cream cheese softened
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 3 eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- Whipped cream for topping
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and prepare a baking pan by greasing it for the bars.
- Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter in a bowl, ensuring a thorough mix. Press this buttery crumb mixture firmly into the bottom of the greased pan to create a solid crust foundation.
- In a separate bowl, blend softened cream cheese with sugar until achieving a smooth consistency.
- Integrate canned pumpkin, eggs, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice into the cream cheese mixture, ensuring all ingredients are well combined.
- Pour the pumpkin cheesecake batter over the prepared crust, spreading it out evenly to ensure uniform baking.
- Bake the bars for approximately 35-40 minutes, or until the edges are set while the center retains a slight jiggle.
- Allow the bars to cool completely before transferring them to the refrigerator for a minimum of 3 hours to set.
- Once chilled, cut the bars into individual portions, top each with a dollop of whipped cream, and serve to enjoy the delightful fusion of creamy cheesecake and warm pumpkin flavors.
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Notes
For a twist, add a sprinkle of cinnamon or nutmeg on top before serving.
If you prefer a sweeter crust, add a tablespoon of sugar to the graham cracker mixture.
To make it more decadent, drizzle caramel sauce over the bars before serving.
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother cheesecake batter.
To avoid cracks on the surface, avoid overmixing the batter once the eggs are added.
If you prefer a sweeter crust, add a tablespoon of sugar to the graham cracker mixture.
To make it more decadent, drizzle caramel sauce over the bars before serving.
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smoother cheesecake batter.
To avoid cracks on the surface, avoid overmixing the batter once the eggs are added.