Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe
Indulge in these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with a buttery graham cracker crust, spiced pumpkin filling, and creamy cheesecake. Perfect fall dessert.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 60 minutes
- Total Time: 80 minutes (plus 4 hours chilling time)
- Yield: 24 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- For the Crust:
- 15 whole rectangular graham crackers, crushed into fine crumbs
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- For the Filling:
- 1-¼ cups pumpkin puree (pure, not pumpkin pie filling)
- 1-½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1-½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- Three 8-oz packages full-fat cream cheese, at room temperature
- 1-⅔ cups granulated sugar
- 1-½ teaspoons pure vanilla extract
- ½ cup full-fat sour cream
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- 3 large eggs, at room temperature
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9x13-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- Make the Crust: Combine crushed graham crackers, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the prepared pan to form an even crust. Bake for 10 minutes and let cool.
- Prepare the Filling: Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add granulated sugar, flour, vanilla extract, and salt, and mix until creamy. Add pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and cinnamon, and mix until combined. Beat in sour cream, then add eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
- Assemble: Pour the filling over the cooled crust, spreading evenly.
- Bake: Bake for 50-60 minutes, or until the center is just set. Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight before cutting into bars.
Notes
Ensure all ingredients, especially the cream cheese and eggs, are at room temperature to achieve the smoothest filling. Refrigerate the bars for easier slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 21g
- Sodium: 190mg
Find it online: https://emiliarecipes.com/pumpkin-cheesecake-bars-recipe/