Description
Swirled Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a delightful autumn treat that combines creamy cheesecake with spiced pumpkin, all atop a buttery graham cracker crust. These bars are perfect for any occasion—Thanksgiving, Halloween, or simply as a sweet indulgence. With their stunning swirls and rich flavors, they’re sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
- ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- ¾ cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 3 large eggs
- 2 tsp pumpkin spice blend
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). In a mixing bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press into a greased baking pan to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat softened cream cheese with sugar until smooth. Add eggs one at a time until fully incorporated.
- Fold in pumpkin puree, pumpkin spice blend, and vanilla extract until well combined.
- Pour half of the cream cheese mixture over the crust. Spoon dollops of remaining mixture on top and swirl gently with a knife.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes until slightly firm but jiggly in the center. Cool completely before chilling in the refrigerator for at least two hours.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (80g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg