Description
These Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars are the ultimate cozy dessert, blending layers of buttery graham crust, spiced pumpkin filling, and creamy cheesecake. Perfect for fall gatherings, holidays, or when you’re craving something sweet and festive. This easy recipe is ideal for meal prepping or sharing with loved ones. It’s a great addition to your dessert board and a go-to choice for quick baking ideas, holiday treats, or seasonal snack inspiration. If you’re on the hunt for simple food ideas or easy recipes that impress, this one’s a must-save.
Ingredients
1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/2 cup melted butter
1/4 cup granulated sugar
16 oz cream cheese, softened
1 cup pumpkin puree
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sour cream
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until combined.
3. Press mixture into the bottom of the pan to form the crust. Bake for 10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
4. In a large bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, 1 egg, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and flour until smooth.
5. Pour pumpkin mixture evenly over the cooled crust.
6. In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add remaining egg, sour cream, 1/4 cup sugar, and vanilla. Beat until creamy.
7. Gently spoon cream cheese mixture over the pumpkin layer and smooth the top.
8. Optional: Add a swirl of leftover pumpkin mixture on top and swirl with a toothpick.
9. Bake for 35–40 minutes or until the center is just set.
10. Cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours before slicing.
Notes
Let the bars chill fully before slicing to ensure clean layers and firm texture.
Always use brick-style cream cheese, not spreadable tubs, for best results.
To freeze, slice and store between layers of parchment in an airtight container.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 190mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 65mg
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