Perfect Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Creamy, spiced, and bursting with warm fall flavors, these pumpkin cheesecake bars blend velvety pumpkin filling with a buttery graham crust — the perfect cozy autumn dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Total Time: 65 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, sugar, and cinnamon. Press firmly into a greased 9×13-inch pan. Bake 10 minutes, then cool slightly.
- Beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla, and spices. Mix until fully combined without overmixing.
- Pour filling over crust and spread evenly. Bake 40–45 minutes until the center is set and slightly jiggly. Cool completely.
- Refrigerate at least 4 hours or overnight. Slice into bars and serve with whipped cream, caramel, or cinnamon.
Notes
For best texture, use room-temperature cream cheese and eggs. Avoid overbaking to keep the filling creamy and smooth.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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