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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars for Your Perfect Fall Treat

These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars combine creamy pumpkin and rich cream cheese for a delightful fall dessert.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Cooling Time 1 hour
Total Time 2 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250

Ingredients
  

Cheesecake Filling
  • 4 packs Cream Cheese Ensure it's softened for a smooth and creamy texture.
  • 1.5 cups Sugar Sweetens the filling, balancing the richness of the pumpkin.
  • 4 Eggs Provide structure; beat until pale yellow for the best consistency.
  • 1 cup Canned Pumpkin Adds moisture and rich flavor; fresh pumpkin can be a delightful substitute.
  • 2 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice Infuses warm, autumn flavors into your bars.
Crust
  • 1.5 cups Graham Cracker Crumbs Forms the crunchy base; use gluten-free crumbs for a gluten-free option.
  • 0.25 cups Butter Melted; unsalted butter is recommended for better flavor.
Optional Topping
  • Whipped Cream Adds a light and creamy finish.

Equipment

  • 9 x 13-inch baking pan
  • Mixing Bowl
  • spatula

Method
 

Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 300°F (150°C) and grease your baking pan with non-stick spray.
  2. Combine graham cracker crumbs with melted butter, pressing the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Beat cream cheese with sugar until smooth, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well.
  4. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust, and mix the remaining half with pumpkin and spice.
  5. Layer the pumpkin mixture over the cream cheese.
  6. Bake for approximately 50 minutes until edges are set and center has a slight jiggle.
  7. Turn off the oven, leave the door ajar, and cool the bars for about one hour.
  8. Refrigerate the cooled bars for at least four hours or until firm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 80mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Ensure cream cheese is softened before mixing and avoid over-beating eggs to prevent cracks.

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