Fall screams pumpkin everything and these bars are sure not to disappoint. I know you've probably seen no-bake cheesecake, rainbow cheesecake and mini cheesecake recipes; but in these pumpkin cheesecake bars, the harmonious combination of both cream cheese and pumpkin spice is perfect.
Do not let the total time discourage you because it is 120% worth it. Make this the night before thanksgiving as a dessert and you and your guests will be asking for seconds.
#SpoonTip: Here is how you can make your own pumpkin puree if you can't find it.Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars
- Prep Time:30 mins
- Cook Time:6 hrs
- Total Time:6 hrs 30 mins
- Servings:12
- Medium
- 1 1/2 cups crushed graham crackers
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 4 8oz packages cream cheese
- 1 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin purée
- 2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 tablespoon vanilla extract
- 4 eggs
Ingredients
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Step 1
Preheat oven to 300°F and line a 13 x 9" baking dish with parchment paper. Gather all ingredients and make sure cream cheese and eggs are room temperature.
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Step 2
Crush 1 1/2 cups of graham crackers.
#SpoonTip: Use a plastic bag for easy cleanup. -
Step 3
Add graham crackers with 1/4 cup of melted butter in a bowl.
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Step 4
Press mixture into the bottom of a baking dish and make sure it is compact.
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Step 5
In a separate bowl, beat cream cheese and sugar together with a hand mixer.
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Step 6
Add 1 egg at a time and beat after each egg until light and fluffy.
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Step 7
Add vanilla extract and beat in.
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Step 8
Divide batter in half and spread half onto the graham cracker crust and save the other half.
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Step 9
Add pumpkin purée and pumpkin pie spice to the remaining batter and mix thoroughly with a spatula.
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Step 10
Spread the pumpkin purée evenly on top of the cream cheese mixture.
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Step 11
Place baking dish into the oven and bake for 50 minutes; after, turn the oven off and open the door slightly for 1 hour.
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Step 12
Place dish in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours before cutting—overnight is best.
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Step 13
Cut into bars and enjoy!
#SpoonTip: Optional to serve with whipped cream and cinnamon.