Description
Elevate your fall baking with these delightful Pumpkin Spice Cheesecake Bars. This recipe offers a warm, spiced twist on a classic cheesecake, perfect for any autumn gathering.
Ingredients
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- 1 (16 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 refrigerated pie crust
- Whipped cream, for serving (optional)
- Cinnamon, for dusting (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Press the refrigerated pie crust into the bottom of an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, beat the softened cream cheese, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Beat in the egg until just combined.
- Stir in the pumpkin pie spice, vanilla extract, and pumpkin puree until well blended.
- Pour the cream cheese mixture evenly over the pie crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is almost set.
- Let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.
- Chill for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
- Serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and a dusting of cinnamon if desired.
Notes
- Ensure your cream cheese is fully softened for a smooth filling.
- Do not overmix the batter after adding the egg.
- Chilling is crucial for clean cuts.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg