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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars with creamy swirl topping
Callie Brooks

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin cheesecake bars are the perfect blend of pumpkin pie spice and rich cheesecake. With a buttery graham cracker crust and beautiful cream cheese swirl, this dessert captures all the cozy flavors of fall in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 16 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 290
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for crust)
  • ½ cup melted butter
  • 16 oz cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar (for filling)
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 can pumpkin puree (about 15 oz)
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 4 oz cream cheese (for swirl), softened
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar (for swirl)
  • 1 egg yolk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract (for swirl)

Equipment

  • 9x13 baking pan
  • parchment paper
  • mixing bowls
  • electric mixer
  • rubber spatula
  • knife (for swirling)

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9x13 pan with parchment paper.
  2. Mix graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press into the bottom of the pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  3. Beat cream cheese and sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time. Stir in pumpkin puree, spices, and vanilla. Spread evenly over crust.
  4. Mix swirl ingredients: cream cheese, sugar, egg yolk, and vanilla. Drop spoonfuls onto the pumpkin layer and swirl with a knife.
  5. Bake for 35–45 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Let cool completely.
  6. Chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Lift out using parchment and cut into 16 bars.

Nutrition

Calories: 290kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 4gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 190mgPotassium: 110mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 7500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Chill at least 4 hours or overnight for clean slices. Use gingersnap crust for a spicier version. Don’t overbake – the center should jiggle slightly. Serve with whipped cream or caramel drizzle for a festive finish.

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