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Creamy Cheesecake Pumpkin Bars

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These Creamy Cheesecake Pumpkin Bars combine the rich, creamy sweetness of cheesecake with the warm, spiced flavors of pumpkin for a perfect fall dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
  • ¼ teaspoon ginger
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • Whipped cream (optional, for serving)
  • Crushed pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • Caramel drizzle (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×13-inch baking pan with parchment paper for easy removal.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Stir until evenly moistened. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of your prepared pan to form an even layer. Bake for 8-10 minutes, then set aside to cool.
  3. Beat the softened cream cheese and sugar together until smooth. Add the eggs one at a time, mixing after each addition. Stir in the vanilla extract. Pour the cheesecake mixture over the cooled crust, spreading it evenly.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the pumpkin puree, brown sugar, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and salt until smooth. Carefully pour the pumpkin mixture over the cheesecake layer.
  5. Use a knife or skewer to gently swirl the pumpkin and cheesecake layers together for a marbled effect.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-50 minutes, or until the center is set and doesn’t jiggle when gently shaken. Let the bars cool completely in the pan.
  7. Refrigerate the bars for at least 3 hours or overnight for the best texture and flavor.
  8. Once chilled, use the parchment paper to lift the bars out of the pan and onto a cutting board. Slice into squares and serve with optional whipped cream, nuts, or caramel drizzle.

Notes

[‘Use high-quality cream cheese for the cheesecake layer for better texture and flavor.’, ‘Make sure cream cheese and eggs are at room temperature before mixing to avoid lumps.’, ‘Don’t overmix the cream cheese mixture to prevent cracks.’, ‘Chill the bars thoroughly for at least 3 hours or overnight for the best texture and flavor.’, ‘Use parchment paper for easy removal and cleanup.’, ‘Swirl the layers gently for a beautiful marbled effect.’]

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Keywords: cheesecake, pumpkin bars, fall dessert, autumn recipe, Thanksgiving dessert, creamy pumpkin cheesecake

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