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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

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Pumpkin cheesecake bars are the easier and less fussy version of pumpkin cheesecake. My recipe uses just 12 ingredients, comes together quickly, and is made WITHOUT a water bath! Includes a how-to video!
Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Total Time 7 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 16
Calories: 315

Ingredients
  

  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar (firmly packed)
  • 7 Tablespoons salted butter (melted )
  • 24 oz cream cheese (softened )
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar (firmly packed )
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs (lightly beaten)
  • ⅔ cup canned pumpkin
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin spice

Method
 

Crust
  1. Preheat oven to 325F (160C) and line a 9x9" (22x22cm) baking pan with parchment paper (optional, but helps prevent cracks and makes removing from the pan and slicing easier).
  2. In a mixing bowl, stir together graham cracker crumbs and sugars. Add melted butter and stir until mixture is combined and resembles wet sand. Pour into prepared pan and press evenly across the bottom of the pan. Set aside (do not bake yet).
Cheesecake
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine softened cream cheese, granulated and brown sugar and use an electric mixer (or paddle attachment on stand mixer) on medium-speed to stir until mixture is smooth and creamy and no lumps remain.
  2. Add sour cream and vanilla extract and stir until combined.
  3. Add eggs, one at a time, stirring on low-speed until just combined before adding the next egg. Scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl with a spatula to ensure batter is uniform.
Pumpkin Cheesecake
  1. Measure out about 1 ½ cups of cheesecake batter and pour into a separate mixing bowl. To this, add the pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice and stir until combined.
  2. Alternate dollops of the two batters over the prepared crust then swirl with a knife. Transfer to 325F (160C) oven and bake for 40-45 minutes (see note if you are not using a metal baking pan) or until cheesecake is mostly set but center is still slightly jiggly. Allow to cool to room temperature, then transfer to refrigerator and chill for at least 6 hours, preferably overnight before cutting and serving.

Nutrition

Calories: 315kcalCarbohydrates: 25gProtein: 5gFat: 23gSaturated Fat: 13gSodium: 241mgFiber: 1gSugar: 19g

Notes

The secret to achieving a creamy texture in these Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars lies in the methodical incorporation of the eggs. By adding them one at a time and mixing on low speed, you prevent excess air from entering the batter, which can lead to cracks during baking. This careful technique ensures a smooth, luscious filling that melts in your mouth.

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