Description
These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars feature a creamy filling made from pumpkin puree and rich cream cheese, all atop a buttery graham cracker crust. With simple prep and delightful flavors, they are the perfect treat for any gathering or cozy night in.
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). Line a 9×9-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang.
- In a food processor, combine the graham crackers, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Pulse until they form fine crumbs.
- Pour the melted butter over the crumbs and pulse again until well combined and the mixture resembles wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 10 minutes, then let cool while preparing the cheesecake filling.
Notes
You can make these bars a day in advance for the best flavor.
Serve chilled for a refreshing dessert.
Top with whipped cream for extra indulgence.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 90mg