Description
Experience the ultimate fall dessert with Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars. These bars feature a creamy pumpkin cheesecake blended with rich cream cheese, all on a crunchy graham cracker crust. Infused with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, they are perfect for Thanksgiving gatherings or cozy nights at home. Delight your taste buds and impress your friends and family with this irresistible autumn treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup pumpkin puree (100% pure)
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- ½ tsp nutmeg
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and sugar; press into the bottom of the pan.
- Blend cream cheese until smooth, then add sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, and pumpkin puree; mix until creamy.
- Incorporate cinnamon and nutmeg into the mixture.
- Pour half of the pumpkin mixture over the crust. Drop spoonfuls of plain cream cheese mixture on top and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until set but slightly jiggly in the center. Cool completely before slicing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (80g)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 78mg
Keywords: - For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free graham crackers or almond flour for the crust. - Experiment by adding chocolate chips or nuts for extra texture. - Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to one week.