Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Experience the essence of fall with these creamy pumpkin cheesecake bars, nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfectly spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg, each bite offers a delightful blend of flavors that will transport you to cozy family gatherings. Whether for Thanksgiving or a simple weeknight treat, these bars are sure to impress!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: Makes approximately 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup pumpkin puree (fresh or canned)
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- For the crust, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter in a bowl until moistened. Press firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Bake the crust for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugars until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed. Stir in pumpkin puree and spices.
- Pour the filling over the baked crust and smooth out with a spatula.
- Bake for an additional 25-30 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg