Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars take everything you love about pumpkin Pie and cheesecake to create one of the most delicious desserts you will

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup graham cracker crumbs
  • 3 tbsp. salted butter (melted)
  • 2 tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 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

Directions

  1. 1

    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.

  2. 2

    In a small bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter and stir.

  3. 3

    Press the crust mixture into the bottom of the baking dish and set aside.

  4. 4

    In a medium bowl, combine cream cheese and granulated sugar and use a hand mixer to beat until smooth and fluffy.

  5. 5

    Add in eggs and beat to combine.

  6. 6

    Pour half of the cream cheese mixture into the pan and spread into an even layer.

  7. 7

    Add canned pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to the remaining half of the cream cheese mixture and beat just until combined.

  8. 8

    Carefully pour into the pan and spread evenly.

  9. 9

    Bake for 50 minutes, until cheesecake is set, and turn off the oven.

  10. 10

    Leave the oven door cracked and let cheesecake cool for 1 hour.

  11. 11

    Transfer cheesecake to the fridge and chill for at least 3 hours before slicing and serving.

  12. 12

    ENJOY!