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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

JC Phelps
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars combine creamy cheesecake with warm pumpkin spice for an irresistible autumnal dessert!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12
Calories 318 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ c. graham cracker crumbs
  • 8 tbsp. butter
  • ¾ c. granulated sugar plus 2 tablespoon (divided)
  • ¼ c. brown sugar plus 2 tablespoon (divided)
  • 1 c. pumpkin purée
  • 1 ½ tsp. pumpkin pie spice
  • 3 8 oz blocks of cream cheese, softened
  • ½ c. sour cream
  • 1 tsp. vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F.
  • Line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • Melt the butter, then combine it with the graham cracker crumbs, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons brown sugar. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  • In a large bowl, beat the cream cheese with the remaining granulated and brown sugars until smooth. Mix in the sour cream and vanilla, then add the eggs one at a time, mixing just until combined.
  • Transfer 1½ cups of the cheesecake batter to a separate bowl. Stir in the pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice.
  • Drop alternating spoonfuls of the plain and pumpkin cheesecake batters over the crust, then gently swirl them together with a knife or toothpick.
  • Bake for 45–50 minutes, until the edges are set and the center still has a slight jiggle.
  • Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 6 hours, or overnight, before slicing and serving.

Notes

  • Press the crust firmly into the pan, or pre-bake it for 8–10 minutes for a sturdier base.
  • Use room-temperature cream cheese, sour cream, and eggs for the smoothest filling.
  • Mix just until combined after adding the eggs to help prevent cracks.
  • Add a splash of maple syrup or a pinch of salt to deepen the pumpkin flavor.
  • Cool completely before refrigerating, then serve with whipped cream, caramel, or a sprinkle of cinnamon if desired.

Nutrition

Calories: 318kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 4gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 68mgSodium: 281mgPotassium: 135mgFiber: 2gSugar: 27gVitamin A: 3440IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 56mgIron: 2mg
Keyword Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
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