Description
Indulge in the rich flavors of fall with these creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, featuring a crunchy graham cracker crust and a delightful pumpkin layer topped with smooth cheesecake.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 10 tablespoons melted butter
- 1 can 15 oz pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie mix)
- 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 (softened)
- 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 pan.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 6 tablespoons sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press this mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- 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.
- In a separate bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, 1 egg, egg yolk, 1/2 cup sugar, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract until creamy.
- Dollop the cheesecake mixture over the pumpkin layer and use a knife to swirl it lightly.
- Bake for 30 minutes or until set and slightly puffed.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding chopped nuts on top of the cheesecake layer before baking.
- 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, cheesecake recipe, pumpkin dessert, fall dessert, baking