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Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Close-up of a slice of pumpkin cheesecake bars with a graham cracker crust and pumpkin swirl topping.
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Enjoy these simple pumpkin cheesecake bars, a perfect fall dessert with a graham cracker crust and creamy pumpkin and cheesecake layers. They are easy to make and great for parties.

Ingredients

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  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang on the sides.
  2. In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press this mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  3. Bake the crust for 8-10 minutes until lightly golden. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.
  4. In a large bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and 3/4 cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
  5. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla extract.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, and salt.
  7. Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the cooled crust.
  8. Dollop spoonfuls of the pumpkin mixture over the cream cheese layer.
  9. Pour the remaining cream cheese mixture over the pumpkin dollops. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the pumpkin into the cream cheese layer.
  10. Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is almost set.
  11. Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
  12. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.

Notes

  • For cleaner slices, use a sharp knife dipped in hot water and wiped dry between cuts.
  • These bars can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
  • They also freeze well; wrap individual bars tightly in plastic wrap and then in foil.

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