Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Decadent pumpkin cheesecake bars with a spiced graham cracker crust. Perfect for fall baking!
Ingredients
Crust
- 2.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 0.33 cup sugar
- 0.5 cup unsalted butter melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 24 oz cream cheese softened
- 0.75 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree not pumpkin pie filling
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp nutmeg
- 0.13 tsp ground cloves
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
- In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar. Pour in melted butter and stir until combined.
- Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and granulated sugar until smooth. Beat in eggs one at a time.
- Stir in pumpkin puree, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until just combined.
- Pour the pumpkin cheesecake mixture evenly over the crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
These bars are best served chilled. Garnish with whipped cream or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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