Description
These Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars are the perfect way to welcome the crisp days of fall. With a buttery graham cracker crust and a beautifully swirled, spiced pumpkin filling, they combine the best parts of classic cheesecake and pumpkin pie into one easy-to-share treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving some overhang for easy removal.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter until combined. Press evenly into the prepared pan and compact firmly.
- In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla, mixing until just combined. Pour half of the batter over the crust.
- In a separate bowl, mix pumpkin purée, brown sugar, spices, and flour into the remaining cheesecake batter until fully incorporated.
- Spoon pumpkin mixture over the plain cheesecake layer in dollops. Use a butter knife to gently swirl for a marbled effect.
- Bake for 40–45 minutes, until the center is just set with a slight wobble. Cool completely on a wire rack, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.
Notes
For clean slices, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts. To freeze, chill fully, slice, freeze until firm, then wrap individually and store in a freezer-safe container for up to 1 month.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 170mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: pumpkin, cheesecake, fall dessert, bars, pumpkin spice