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swirled pumpkin cheesecake bars with graham cracker crust on a plate.
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars have swirls of spiced pumpkin and cream cheese filling over a buttery graham cracker crust. This easy fall dessert is perfect for Thanksgiving and the holiday season!
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
refrigeration time3 hours
Total Time3 hours 50 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 24
Author: Dee
Cost: $10

Ingredients

For the crust

  • cups graham cracker crumbs 15 full rectangles
  • 3 tbsp sugar
  • cup butter melted

For the filling

  • 24 oz cream cheese 3 8 oz packages, softened
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ¼ cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup pure pumpkin puree
  • 2 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 tsp cinnamon

Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350℉
  • Prepare a 9x13 baking dish by lining it with parchment paper

For the crust

  • Combine graham cracker crumbs and sugar in a small mixing bowl and stir well
  • Melt butter and stir into the graham cracker crumb mixture. Mix until fully combined
  • Pour mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish and press down using a measuring cup
  • Place the baking dish into the freezer to allow the crust to set up

For the filling

  • Beat cream cheese in a large bowl with an electric mixture on medium speed until smooth. Scrape sides of the bowl when mixing as needed.
  • Add in the sugar, sour cream and vanilla extract. Beat until well combined
  • Beat in one egg at a time. Set aside
  • In a separate mixing bowl, gently stir together the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice and cinnamon.
  • Add in 3 cups of the cream cheese mixture to the pumpkin mixture and beat with an electric mixture on low speed until fully combined
  • Place scoops of the cream cheese mixture and the pumpkin mixture into the baking dish next to each other. Swirl together using a sharp knife
  • Bake for 30 minutes or until firm. Center may move a little
  • Allow the cheesecake bars to cool completely, and then place them in the refrigerator for 3 hours or overnight to set up

Notes

Make sure cream cheese is softened at room temperature.
Be careful to mix the ingredients until just blended. Do not over mix.
When done, the center may move a little, but the rest of the cheesecake should be firm.
For best results, refrigerate the pumpkin bars overnight.

Nutrition

Calories: 192kcal | Carbohydrates: 14g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 0.1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 154mg | Potassium: 82mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 2098IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 43mg | Iron: 1mg