Savor easy delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars This irresistible recipe combines creamy cheesecake with spiced pumpkin for a perfect fall treat
Ingredients
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1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs (or crushed ginger snaps)
⅓ cup finely chopped nuts (optional, pecans work wonderfully)
½ cup melted butter
¼ cup granulated sugar
16 oz cream cheese (softened)
1 cup pumpkin puree (not pumpkin pie filling)
¾ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
1 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp ground cinnamon
½ tsp ground nutmeg
¼ tsp ground ginger
¼ tsp salt
Instructions
Step 1: Prepare the Crust – Combine graham cracker crumbs, chopped nuts, melted butter, and granulated sugar in a bowl. Press into the bottom of a greased 9×9 inch baking dish. Bake at 350°F for about 10 minutes until lightly golden.
Step 2: Make the Cheesecake Filling – Beat softened cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vanilla extract, and spices. Mix until creamy.
Step 3: Combine and Bake – Pour the filling over the cooled crust. Bake for 30 minutes or until set but wobbly in the center. Cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before slicing.
