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Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars

Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars Recipe

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 16 servings
Calories: 185
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 9 full sheets graham crackers
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 16 oz full-fat cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground ginger
  • ¼ tsp ground nutmeg
  • ⅛ tsp ground cloves
  • Pinch fine sea salt

Method
 

  1. Press together graham cracker crumbs, 2 tbsp sugar, pinch of salt, and melted butter in a 9x13 pan into an even crust.
  2. Beat cream cheese and ¾ cup sugar until smooth, then mix in eggs one at a time on low speed, and add vanilla.
  3. Spread 1½ cups plain batter over the crust. Mix pumpkin, spices, and salt into the remaining batter, then spread it on top.
  4. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 35 to 40 minutes until edges are set and center jiggles slightly. Cool 1 hour on a rack, then chill at least 4 hours.
  5. Lift out and slice into 16 bars; serve cold.

Notes

Chill the bars overnight for the cleanest slices and the best layered look. If your pumpkin puree is watery, spoon off any excess liquid before measuring.