Description
Indulge in these delightful Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, featuring a buttery graham cracker crust and a rich pumpkin-infused cheesecake filling that perfectly captures the essence of fall.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups (170 g) graham cracker crumbs
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
- firmly packed
- 7 Tablespoons (100 g) salted butter
- melted
- 24 oz (680 g) cream cheese
- softened
- ¾ cup (150 g) granulated sugar
- ¼ cup (50 g) light brown sugar
- firmly packed
- ½ cup (113 g) sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- lightly beaten
- ⅔ cup (168 g) canned pumpkin
- 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, brown sugar, and melted butter. Mix well and press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form the crust.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese, granulated sugar, and light brown sugar until smooth and creamy.
- Add sour cream and vanilla extract, mixing until fully incorporated.
- Add the lightly beaten eggs, one at a time, ensuring each is fully mixed before adding the next.
- In a separate bowl, combine canned pumpkin and pumpkin spice. Gently fold this mixture into the cream cheese mixture until just blended.
- Pour the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the graham cracker crust, smoothing the top with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Allow to cool at room temperature before refrigerating for at least 2 hours. Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
For an extra touch, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 275 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 19 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 82 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, dessert, fall recipes, pumpkin spice, cheesecake