Description
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars offer the perfect harmony of spiced autumn flavors and rich, velvety cream cheese. Featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a luscious, marbled swirl of pumpkin puree, this elegant dessert is designed to be time-saving and easy to prepare. Whether you are hosting a festive holiday gathering or simply craving a cozy fall treat, these portable squares are guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser that defines seasonal indulgence in every delicious bite.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter; press into the pan and bake for 8 minutes.
Beat cream cheese and 1/2 cup sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time.
Remove 1/2 cup of the plain batter and set aside.
Mix pumpkin puree, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice into the remaining batter.
Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust, dollop with reserved plain batter, and swirl with a knife.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
Cool completely and refrigerate for 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. For extra texture, you can stir chopped pecans into the graham cracker crust mixture.
- Prep Time: 20
- Cook Time: 40
- Category: Recipes
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg