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Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars

Irresistible Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars You’ll Crave Every Fall

Delightful Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars that combine creamy cheesecake with spiced pumpkin for a perfect fall treat.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Chilling Time 3 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 9 bars
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1.5 cups graham cracker crumbs Provides a buttery, crunchy base
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter Melted to bind the crust
For the Pumpkin Filling
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree Choose pure pumpkin for rich flavor
  • 0.5 cups brown sugar Adds warmth and depth
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon The star spice for autumn warmth
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground nutmeg Adds slightly sweet, nutty note
  • 0.25 teaspoon ground cloves Use sparingly for bold spice
For the Cheesecake Layer
  • 8 ounces cream cheese Softened for smooth blending
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Sweetens without masking flavor
  • 2 large eggs Help set the cheesecake
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract Adds fragrant richness
Optional Topping
  • 1 cup whipped cream For extra creaminess when serving

Equipment

  • 9x9-inch pan
  • medium bowl
  • Mixer
  • whisk
  • Parchment Paper

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a 9x9-inch pan with parchment paper overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, stir graham cracker crumbs and melted butter until moist and sandy.
  3. Press crust firmly into the pan bottom; bake for 8 minutes until lightly golden.
  4. Let it cool slightly while preparing the next layers.
Pumpkin Filling
  1. Whisk pumpkin puree, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cloves until smooth.
Cheesecake Layer
  1. Beat cream cheese and granulated sugar on medium speed until fluffy.
  2. Add eggs one at a time, beating just until combined.
  3. Stir in vanilla extract until the batter is silky.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Pour cheesecake batter over the crust, dollop pumpkin filling on top, and swirl gently.
  2. Bake at 350°F for 35–40 minutes until edges are set.
  3. Let bars cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 3 hours before serving.
  4. Serve by lifting bars from the pan using the parchment overhang and garnish with whipped cream.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 800IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Optional: garnish with a sprinkle of cinnamon sugar before serving.

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