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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe Easy Fall Dessert Idea

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These irresistible pumpkin cheesecake bars combine creamy cheesecake and spiced pumpkin for a cozy slice of autumn, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (about 10 full crackers)
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • ½ cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line your baking pan with parchment paper.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar. Mix until the texture resembles wet sand. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared pan. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then let it cool.
  3. In a large bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust and spread evenly.
  4. In another bowl, whisk together pumpkin puree, brown sugar, pumpkin pie spice, and egg until smooth. Pour this mixture gently over the cheesecake layer, spreading evenly with a spatula.
  5. Place the pan in the oven and bake for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and doesn’t jiggle when gently shaken.
  6. Let the bars cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is best for clean slices).
  7. Use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan. Slice into squares or rectangles and enjoy!

Notes

[‘Make sure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature for a smooth cheesecake layer.’, ‘Don’t overmix the cheesecake batter to avoid cracks.’, ‘Let the bars cool completely before refrigerating to prevent a soggy crust.’, ‘Refrigerating overnight enhances flavors and makes slicing cleaner.’]

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Keywords: Pumpkin, Cheesecake, Fall Dessert, Easy Recipe, Thanksgiving, Bars

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