quick recipe ideas: Indulgent Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Everyone Will Love
This quick recipe for pumpkin cheesecake bars is perfect for fall!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 16 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, granulated sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat together cream cheese and brown sugar until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Mix until well combined.
- Pour pumpkin mixture over the crust and spread evenly.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until set. Let cool before slicing into bars.
Notes
- For added flavor, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.
- These bars can be served chilled or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
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