Description
These Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars combine a buttery graham cracker crust with a creamy, spiced pumpkin cheesecake filling. Perfectly portioned and full of fall flavor, they’re a must-make dessert for the season.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup melted butter
16 oz cream cheese, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp ground ginger
1/8 tsp ground cloves
Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (163°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter in a bowl until fully combined. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of a lined 9×9-inch baking pan. Bake for 8 minutes and set aside to cool.
2. In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla extract, and beat again until fluffy. Then add pumpkin puree, eggs, spices, and salt. Mix until just combined.
3. Pour the filling over the crust and smooth the top with a spatula. Bake for 40–45 minutes, or until the center is just set and the edges are slightly puffed.
4. Cool the bars at room temperature for 1 hour, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Slice into squares and serve chilled.
Notes
Use gingersnap cookies for a spicier crust alternative.
Chilling overnight gives the best flavor and texture.
A water bath isn’t necessary but can help reduce cracking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: pumpkin spice cheesecake bars, fall dessert, creamy pumpkin bars