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Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings 12 bars
Calories 350
Delight in these creamy pumpkin cheesecake bars with a gingersnap crust, perfect for fall gatherings or a cozy treat.

Ingredients

Crust

  • 2 1/4 cups crushed gingersnap cookies
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 Tbsp granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Filling

  • 3 packages cream cheese, softened
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 tsp pure vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs
  • 3/4 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 13x9-inch baking dish with parchment paper and grease.
  • Pulse gingersnap cookies until fine crumbs. Mix with melted butter, sugar, spice, and salt. Press into dish and bake 10-12 minutes.
  • Beat cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar, sour cream, vanilla, and eggs; mix well. Combine pumpkin with 3/4 cup batter and spice.
  • Pour plain batter into crust. Dollop pumpkin mixture on top and swirl. Bake 30 minutes until set. Cool and refrigerate.

Notes

Chill bars before slicing for best results.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: pumpkin