Description
These decadent Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate autumn dessert, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a velvety, spiced pumpkin and cream cheese swirl. Perfectly balanced and smooth, these bars offer a reliable, professional-grade result for any holiday gathering or cozy weekend treat. With warm cinnamon notes and a rich, dense texture, they capture the essence of fall in every bite.
Ingredients
1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
16 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
0.75 cups granulated sugar
3 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and line a 9×9 inch pan with parchment paper.
Combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until it resembles wet sand.
Press the crumb mixture into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes; cool completely.
Beat the room-temperature cream cheese and sugar in a large bowl until smooth.
Add two eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until combined.
In a separate bowl, mix the pumpkin puree, remaining egg, cinnamon, and vanilla.
Pour the cream cheese base over the crust, then dollop the pumpkin mixture on top.
Use a knife to swirl the mixtures together gently.
Bake for 35 to 45 minutes until set, then cool and refrigerate for at least 5 hours before slicing.
Notes
Ensure cream cheese is at room temperature to avoid lumps. Do not use pumpkin pie filling. Refrigerating for several hours is crucial for a clean slice.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 45
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg