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Ultimate Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Delicious pumpkin cheesecake bars with a creamy filling and a buttery graham cracker crust, spiced for autumn perfection.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American, Autumn
Calories: 200
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 0.5 cups sugar
  • 0.5 cups butter, melted
For the filling
  • 2 cups cream cheese, softened Make sure it is at room temperature
  • 1 cups pumpkin puree
  • 4 large eggs
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 0.25 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cups sugar Additional for the filling

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 0.5 cups of sugar, and melted butter. Mix until well blended.
  3. Press this mixture into the bottom of a greased 9x13 inch baking dish evenly.
  4. In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add the sugar, mixing well.
  5. Incorporate the pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt. Mix until fully combined and smooth.
  6. Pour the pumpkin cheesecake mixture over the crust.
  7. Bake for about 50 minutes, or until the edges are firm and the center is slightly set.
  8. Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan, then chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting into squares.
  9. Serve chilled and enjoy!

Notes

Use room temperature ingredients for a smooth filling. Adjust spices to taste. Avoid overbaking; bars should be slightly jiggly in the middle. Store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for up to 3 months.