Description
Indulge in the creamy delight of Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, the quintessential fall dessert that brings together the rich flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese, all nestled in a buttery graham cracker crust. Perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or simply as a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings, these bars are easy to make and will surely impress your family and friends with their festive appeal. With each bite, enjoy the comforting spices that evoke the warmth of autumn.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup melted butter
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 egg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a greased 8×8 baking dish.
- Bake for about 8 minutes; allow to cool slightly.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, sugar, egg, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and nutmeg; mix until creamy.
- Pour the pumpkin filling over the cooled crust and bake for 30–35 minutes until set.
- Allow to cool completely before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approx. 67g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 13g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg