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Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars for Your Fall Dessert Table

These Creamy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars combine rich filling and warm spices, making them a perfect fall dessert.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Chilling Time 4 hours
Total Time 5 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 9 slices
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 8 oz Graham Crackers Substitute with gluten-free cookies for gluten-free option.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar (Crust) Adds sweetness to the crust.
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Melted; consider coconut oil for dairy-free version.
For the Filling
  • 16 oz Cream Cheese Ensure it's at room temperature for easy blending.
  • 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar (Filling) Adjust based on pumpkin puree sweetness.
  • 1 cup Pumpkin Puree Canned or fresh pumpkin.
  • 1 tsp Pumpkin Pie Spice Can be swapped with nutmeg, ginger, and allspice.
  • 1 tsp Ground Cinnamon Enhances flavor.
  • 1/4 cup All-Purpose Flour Omit for gluten-free versions.
  • 1 tsp Vanilla Extract
  • 1/4 cup Sour Cream Substitute with dairy-free yogurt if necessary.
  • 2 Large Eggs Mix in one at a time.
  • 1/2 tsp Salt

Equipment

  • 8x8-inch baking pan
  • mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • spatula

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Line an 8x8-inch baking pan with foil and lightly grease it.
  2. In a mixing bowl, crush the graham crackers and combine with sugar and melted butter. Press into the pan and bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add sugar until light and fluffy.
  4. Fold in pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, flour, cinnamon, vanilla, sour cream, and salt until combined.
  5. Add eggs one at a time, mixing on low speed until just combined.
  6. Pour filling over the pre-baked crust and smooth the top.
  7. Bake for about 50 minutes, checking for a slight jiggle in the center.
  8. Cool at room temperature for 30 minutes, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  9. Lift the bars out using the foil overhang, slice, and serve chilled.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 29gProtein: 5gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 12gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 70mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Chill bars for at least 4 hours to enhance flavors. Use room temperature ingredients for a smoother filling.

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