Description
Delightful Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with a graham cracker crust, creamy pumpkin layer, and smooth cheesecake topping, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 10 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 can 15 oz pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 8 oz cream cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, heavy cream, 2 eggs, 3/4 cup sugar, vanilla extract, and pumpkin pie spice until smooth.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust and spread it evenly.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add 1 egg, egg yolk, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, then mix until fully combined.
- Drop spoonfuls of the cream cheese mixture over the pumpkin layer and gently swirl with a knife to create a marbled effect.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is set. Allow to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Notes
For best results, let the bars chill overnight to enhance the flavors. You can serve with whipped cream on top if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 170 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, Fall desserts, Pumpkin recipes, Cheesecake bars, Thanksgiving desserts