Description
These pumpkin cheesecake bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust, a creamy cheesecake layer swirled with pumpkin puree and warm fall spices. Perfect for autumn gatherings or a cozy dessert any time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- ¼ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon ground ginger
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- ¼ teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and ½ cup granulated sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Stir in vanilla extract.
- Transfer 1 cup of the cream cheese mixture to a separate bowl. Stir in pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg, and cloves until combined.
- Pour the plain cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust. Drop spoonfuls of the pumpkin mixture on top. Use a knife to swirl gently.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until edges are set and center is slightly jiggly. Let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- Cut into bars and serve chilled.
Notes
- For a cleaner cut, chill the bars thoroughly and use a sharp knife wiped clean between cuts.
- Substitute gluten-free graham crackers for a gluten-free version.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Prep Time: PT20M
- Cook Time: PT40M
- Category: Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 70mg