Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the irresistible delight of Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, a perfect fusion of creamy cheesecake and spiced pumpkin pie flavors, all nestled on a buttery graham cracker crust. These bars are ideal for autumn gatherings and holiday celebrations, promising to impress your guests and satisfy any sweet tooth. With their rich taste and straightforward preparation, this dessert is a must-try for bakers of all skill levels. Whether you serve them warm or chilled, these bars will become a staple at your fall festivities.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 50 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 18 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 15 graham crackers
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1–1/4 cups pumpkin puree
- 1–1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1–1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon all purpose flour
- Three 8-oz packages full fat cream cheese
- 1–2/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1–1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup full fat sour cream
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 baking pan with aluminum foil and grease it lightly.
- Combine crushed graham crackers, sugar, and melted butter; press mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- Beat cream cheese until smooth; gradually add sugar and mix well. Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by vanilla, sour cream, flour, salt, pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon.
- Pour filling over crust and swirl gently if desired. Bake for about 50 minutes until set in the center.
- Cool before refrigerating to enhance flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 65g)
- Calories: 230
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Find it online: https://bitejoykitchen.com/pumpkin-cheesecake-bars/