Description
Indulge in the rich, creamy goodness of these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, a seasonal favorite bursting with warm spices and sweet pumpkin flavor. Resting on a buttery graham cracker crust, these bars are perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With minimal effort required, you can treat your family and friends to a dessert that’s as beautiful as it is delicious—ready to impress with every bite!
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground ginger
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press into the bottom of the prepared dish. Bake for 10 minutes until golden.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth, then mix in sugar, pumpkin puree, and eggs until well combined.
- Stir in cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and vanilla extract until evenly mixed.
- Pour filling over the crust and bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center.
- Cool completely at room temperature before refrigerating for at least two hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (60g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg