Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Creamy pumpkin cheesecake bars with a buttery graham cracker crust, swirled with a vanilla cheesecake layer for the best of both flavors in one easy dessert.
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Servings: 16 bars
Ingredients
- 1½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup butter melted
- 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar for the crust
- 24 ounces cream cheese room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar for the filling
- ½ cup sour cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs room temperature
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- Whipped cream for topping (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F. Line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper.
- Mix the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and 2 tablespoons sugar until it resembles wet sand. Press into the bottom of the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
- Beat the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar until smooth. Beat in the sour cream and vanilla, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
- Transfer half the batter to a separate bowl. Stir the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice into the remaining batter.
- Spoon both batters over the crust in alternating dollops, then swirl together with a knife.
- Bake for 35–40 minutes, until the edges are set and the center is just slightly jiggly.
- Cool completely in the pan, then refrigerate at least 6 hours or overnight.
- Slice into bars and top with whipped cream before serving, if desired.
Notes
Store bars in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or freeze for up to 3 months and thaw in the fridge before serving.
Use full-fat, block-style cream cheese, fully softened, for a smooth filling.
For neat squares, cut while the bars are cold and rinse the knife off between slices.
Nutrition
Calories: 321kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 24g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 97mg | Sodium: 248mg | Potassium: 127mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 18g | Vitamin A: 3227IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 67mg | Iron: 1mg
Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutritional information provided is an estimate. For specific dietary needs or concerns, we recommend consulting a nutrition calculator or a qualified expert.
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