Description
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a delightful fall dessert that combines the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm flavors of pumpkin spice. Perfect for Thanksgiving or any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Graham Cracker Crust:
- 3 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 6 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 10 tablespoons melted butter
Pumpkin Layer:
- 1 can (15 oz) pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup heavy cream
- 2 large eggs
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
Cheesecake Swirl:
- 8 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 egg yolk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9×13 baking pan with parchment paper or foil.
- Graham Cracker Crust: In a medium-sized bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until crumbly. Press into the prepared baking pan.
- Pumpkin Layer: In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients (pumpkin puree, heavy cream, eggs, sugar, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice). Pour on top of graham cracker layer.
- Cheesecake Swirl: In another medium bowl, beat all ingredients (cream cheese, egg, egg yolk, sugar, and vanilla extract) with an electric mixer until well mixed. Spoon tablespoonfuls of cheesecake filling on top of pumpkin layer. Swirl the cheesecake filling into the pumpkin mixture to create a marbled look.
- Bake for 37 to 42 minutes or until the center is set. Cool for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for 2 hours until chilled.
- Slice into squares and serve.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars, Pumpkin Dessert, Fall Recipe
