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Description
These Soft and Fluffy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are the perfect fall dessert. They combine the creamy richness of cheesecake with the warm spice of pumpkin for a treat that’s both comforting and delicious. Easy to make and visually appealing, these bars are sure to be a hit at any gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 (8 ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
- 1 1/4 cups granulated sugar
- 1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin puree
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of a 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and 1 1/4 cups sugar until smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, cinnamon, ginger, and cloves. Mix until well combined.
- Pour pumpkin cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the center is just set.
- Let cool completely before refrigerating for at least 2 hours.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Notes
- For a smoother crust, use a food processor to finely grind the graham crackers.
- Do not overbake the cheesecake bars to prevent cracking.
- For a richer flavor, use full-fat cream cheese.
- Store leftover bars in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 45mg