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delicious pumpkin cheesecake treats

Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours 5 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 bars

Equipment

  • 1 9x13 inch baking pan
  • 1 large mixing bowl
  • 1 medium mixing bowl
  • 1 Electric mixer
  • 1 Spatula
  • 1 measuring cup set
  • 1 measuring spoon set
  • 1 Parchment paper
  • 1 Knife

Ingredients
  

  • 1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter melted
  • 16 oz cream cheese softened
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 325°F (163°C).
  • Line a 9x13 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
  • In a medium mixing bowl, combine the graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter.
  • Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form a crust.
  • In a large mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese and 1 cup sugar with an electric mixer until smooth.
  • Add the vanilla extract and eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  • Set aside 1 cup of the cream cheese mixture for later use.
  • To the remaining mixture, add the pumpkin puree, cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, cloves, and salt, and mix until well combined.
  • Pour the pumpkin mixture over the crust in the baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
  • Drop spoonfuls of the reserved cream cheese mixture on top of the pumpkin layer.
  • Use a knife to swirl the cream cheese mixture into the pumpkin layer to create a marbled effect.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 45 minutes or until set.
  • Allow the cheesecake bars to cool to room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before serving.

Notes

To ensure the cheesecake bars have a smooth texture, make sure the cream cheese is fully softened before mixing. Additionally, when swirling the cream cheese mixture, avoid over-mixing to maintain the marbled effect. These bars can be made a day in advance, making them a convenient option for gatherings or holidays.
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