Description
Indulge in the creamy goodness of pumpkin cheesecake bars, a perfect blend of rich flavors and spices that embodies the essence of fall gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 3 large eggs
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 2 tbsp all-purpose flour
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking pan (9×13 inches) or line it with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even crust layer.
- In a separate bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth.
- Gradually add granulated sugar and brown sugar, mixing until creamy.
- Incorporate eggs one at a time, followed by pumpkin puree, flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla extract until well blended.
- Pour the creamy filling over the crust in the baking pan. Spread evenly with a spatula.
- Bake in the preheated oven for approximately 30-35 minutes. The edges should set while the center remains slightly jiggly.
- Let cool completely before slicing into squares and serving chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (approximately 100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For an extra twist, try using gingersnap cookies for the crust or add chocolate chips to the filling. Chill your filling slightly before pouring it onto the crust for enhanced firmness.