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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
Indulge in the creamy delight of pumpkin cheesecake bars, a perfect blend of seasonal flavors and rich texture. These bars feature a smooth, velvety pumpkin cheesecake layer infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin spice all nestled atop a buttery graham cracker crust. The crust adds a delightful crunch, contrasting beautifully with the creamy filling. Topped with a dust of cinnamon sugar, each bite is a harmonious balance of sweet and spiced, making these bars an irresistible treat for fall gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Perfect for sharing or enjoying all to yourself!
Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
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Category
Cheesecake
Servings
12
Prep Time
15 minutes
Cook Time
65 minutes
Indulge in the creamy delight of pumpkin cheesecake bars, a perfect blend of seasonal flavors and rich texture. These bars feature a smooth, velvety pumpkin cheesecake layer infused with warm spices like cinnamon, nutmeg, and pumpkin spice all nestled atop a buttery graham cracker crust. The crust adds a delightful crunch, contrasting beautifully with the creamy filling. Topped with a dust of cinnamon sugar, each bite is a harmonious balance of sweet and spiced, making these bars an irresistible treat for fall gatherings or cozy evenings at home. Perfect for sharing or enjoying all to yourself!
Ingredients
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15 graham crackers
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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1 stick unsalted butter, melted
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Three blocks of 8 oz cream cheese, room temperature
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1 ½ cup granulated sugar
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½ cup sour cream
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1 ½ tsp vanilla extract
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3 large eggs, room temperature
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1/8 tsp salt
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1 ¼ cup pumpkin puree (not pie filling)
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1 ½ tsp pumpkin pie spice
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1 tsp cinnamon
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1 tbsp AP flour
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Add 1 ½ cup of the cheesecake filling to this
For the crust
For the cheesecake filling
For the pumpkin filling
Directions
Making the crust
In a food processor, put in the graham crackers and blend until there are fine crumbs.
Then add in sugar and butter and mix in the process until combined Press the crust into the bottom of a 9x13 pan.
Bake the crust for 10 minutes at 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Making the bars
Mix pumpkin puree, spices, and flour. With a hand mixer or stand mixer, mix cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add sour cream, vanilla, and salt until combined. Add in eggs, one at a time until combined.
Add 1 1/2 cups of the cheesecake mixture to the pumpkin mixture. Mix until combined. Then alternate cheesecake filling and the pumpkin filling all over the top of the crust.
Then swirl together.
Bake for 45-55 minutes at 350 Allow to cool. Then place in the fridge for at least 4 hours so they are completely chilled.