Description
Indulge in the flavors of fall with these Creamy Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars. A luscious cheesecake infused with warm spices rests atop a buttery graham cracker crust, creating a dessert that’s both comforting and decadent. Perfect for any autumn gathering or cozy night in, these bars promise to delight your taste buds with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- ½ tsp ground nutmeg
- ¼ tsp ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter; press firmly into the bottom of the prepared dish.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves; mix until creamy.
- Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust evenly and bake for 30-35 minutes or until set but slightly wobbly in the center.
- Once baked, cool at room temperature for an hour, then refrigerate for at least two hours before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg