Description
Enjoy the delightful blend of creamy pumpkin and cheesecake with these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars. They’re easy to prepare and perfect for gatherings or as a comforting dessert at home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 18 sheets graham crackers, finely crushed
- 8 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- pinch of salt
- 24 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup sour cream
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 3 large eggs
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 15 ounces pumpkin puree
- 1/3 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (163°C). Prepare a 9×9-inch pan by lining it with parchment paper, allowing some overhang.
- In a food processor, blend the graham crackers, brown sugar, and cinnamon until the mixture resembles fine crumbs. Add the melted butter and pulse until combined, resembling wet sand.
- Firmly press the crumb mixture into the base of the prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Allow to cool while preparing the filling.
Notes
Ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature for a smooth filling.
The crust can be made ahead of time and stored until you’re ready to assemble the bars.
Consider topping with whipped cream for extra richness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 100mg