Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars take everything you love about pumpkin Pie and cheesecake to create one of the most delicious desserts you will ever try!
Who says that you have to wait until Thanksgiving to enjoy pumpkin pie? These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a fabulous treat and are not too difficult to make- make sure you save this recipe for the upcoming holidays or even Halloween!
Prepare a cross between pumpkin pie and a sweet cheesecake with these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars. They’re the perfect quick and simple dessert to enjoy after dinner or as a midday snack.
What Are Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars?
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars combine two popular desserts into one easy and delicious treat that you can eat at home or on the go. If you love pumpkin pie and are also a fan of cheesecake, these squares are everything you could want in a dessert. They’re sweet, slightly savory, and have an incredible homemade crust at the bottom made with graham cracker crumbs.
The Best Reasons to Make the Pumpkin Cream Cheese Bars
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These squares are a lot easier to make than you might realize!
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You won’t need a lot of ingredients to put the Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares together. Most of these ingredients are readily available at local grocery stores.
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These squares are perfect for a quick dessert or a special treat at any family function, such as a holiday dinner or a birthday party. You might even want to bring them into the office to share with your co-workers!
What You’ll Need to Have to Make the Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
With the right ingredients, you can make this delicious dessert. You’ll need:
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Graham Cracker Crumbs. Use the crumbs to create a crisp and sweet crust for your squares.
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Unsalted Butter. Melt the butter and combine it with the graham cracker crumbs for the crust.
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Sugar. Use granulated sugar in the crust to give it a sweeter taste.
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Cream Cheese. Let your two packages of cream cheese sit out and soften at room temperature.
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Pure Pumpkin Puree. Use the pure pumpkin puree to give these squares that pumpkin pie-like taste.
You’ll also need pumpkin pie spice, eggs, and more granulated sugar to complete this easy and delicious dessert recipe.
How should I crush the graham crackers to get crumbs?
Use a food processor to crush your graham crackers into crumbs. If you don’t have one to use, you can always use your clean, dry hands to break them into pieces or roll over them with a rolling pin to crush them with ease.
What type of cream cheese do I need to use?
The brand of cream cheese used in this recipe isn’t important. However, you’ll need to make sure that you’re getting full-fat cream cheese. Avoid any of the low-fat or fat-free options when you’re buying cream cheese for this recipe.
Where can I find pumpkin pie spice?
Pumpkin pie spice is often available at local grocery stores. You should be able to find it in the baking aisle. If not, it’s typically with the other spices. If you can’t find it at your local store, you can order it online.
How long do these squares need to be baked?
Leave the mixture in the oven for about 50 minutes to allow everything to cook evenly. Once the cheesecake looks like it’s set, open the oven door and turn the oven off while leaving the cheesecake to rest for an hour.
Can I add anything extra to these Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares?
Although these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are amazing as is, you can drizzle a bit of caramel syrup on top for added flavor. The caramel flavor pairs well with the pumpkin and cheesecake flavors. Some people like to add mini white chocolate chips or butterscotch chips on top of these squares as an additional touch, even some vanilla ice cream would be amazing, but this is optional for you!
Can I slice and serve while it’s still warm?
No, it’s not a good idea to slice into the dessert or serve it while it’s still warm from baking in the oven. Instead, place it in the fridge and let it sit there to chill for a minimum of three hours. Once it’s chilled long enough, you can slice it and serve these Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares.
How do I store these Pumpkin Cheesecake Squares to keep them fresh?
Slice the Cream Cheese Pumpkin Bars into individual servings and wrap each serving in plastic wrap. You can put them in a food container or on a serving tray and place them in the fridge. You’ll need to keep these squares refrigerated until you’re ready to eat them. If not, they’ll go bad!
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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Ingredients
For the crust:
- 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
- 3 tbsp. salted butter melted
- 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
For the filling:
- 2 8 oz. packages full-fat cream cheese, softened to room temperature
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
- 1 1/2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300F and line a 13 x 9-inch baking dish with parchment paper, leaving excess parchment paper hanging over sides to make removing cheesecake squares easier.
- In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter and stir.
- Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and set aside.
- In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and granulated sugar and use a hand mixer to beat until smooth and fluffy.
- Add in eggs and beat to combine.
- Pour half of the cream cheese mixture into the pan and spread into an even layer.
- Add canned pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to the remaining half of the cream cheese mixture and beat just until combined.
- Carefully pour into the pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 50 minutes, until cheesecake is set, and turn off the oven.
- Leave the oven door cracked and let cheesecake cool for 1 hour.
- Transfer cheesecake to the fridge and chill for at least 3 hours before slicing and serving.
- ENJOY!
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