Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
These pumpkin cheesecake bars are the perfect fall treat! They combine a creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling with a buttery graham cracker crust, all baked to golden perfection. Easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser!
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Crust
- 1.5 cups Graham cracker crumbs
- 0.25 cup Granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter, melted
Cheesecake Filling
- 16 ounces Cream cheese, softened
- 0.75 cup Granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup Pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon Pumpkin pie spice
- 2 large Eggs
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the prepared pan.
- Bake crust for 8-10 minutes, or until lightly golden. Let cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Beat in pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice.
- Add eggs, one at a time, beating until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour pumpkin cheesecake filling over the cooled crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center has a slight jiggle.
- Let cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before cutting and serving.
Notes
These bars are best served cold. You can also add a dollop of whipped cream before serving.