Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these irresistible Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars. Combining the rich, creamy texture of cheesecake with the warm spices of pumpkin pie, these bars sit atop a buttery graham cracker crust for a delightful dessert experience. Perfect for autumn gatherings, holidays, or a cozy night in, their stunning swirls make them as beautiful as they are delicious. With straightforward steps, this recipe is suitable for bakers of all skill levels and can be made ahead of time to ease your hosting duties. Each bite delivers a burst of seasonal flavor that will leave everyone craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 whole rectangular graham crackers
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
- 1–1/4 cups pumpkin puree
- Three 8-oz packages full-fat cream cheese (room temperature)
- 3 large eggs (room temperature)
- Granulated sugar
- Vanilla extract
- Pumpkin pie spice
- Ground cinnamon
- All-purpose flour
- Full fat sour cream
- Salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and prepare a 9×13 inch baking pan with foil and cooking spray.
- Crush graham crackers and mix with melted butter and sugar; press into the bottom of the pan.
- Bake crust for 10 minutes until set.
- In a bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, spices, and flour; set aside.
- Blend cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then mix in vanilla, sour cream, salt, and eggs one at a time.
- Pour half the cheesecake mixture over the crust; drop spoonfuls of pumpkin mixture on top and swirl together.
- Bake for about 50 minutes until set in the center; cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 50mg