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Creamy Pumpkin Pie Cheesecake Bars

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Silky cheesecake meets warm pumpkin pie spices on a salty graham cracker crust, creating an irresistible fall dessert that’s quick and easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 ½ cups graham cracker crumbs
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
  • 16 ounces cream cheese, softened
  • 1 cup canned pumpkin puree
  • ¾ cup granulated sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
  • ¼ teaspoon salt

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a 9×9-inch baking pan with parchment paper, leaving an overhang for easy removal.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, ¼ cup sugar, and ½ teaspoon sea salt. Stir in melted butter until mixture resembles wet sand.
  3. Press crust mixture firmly and evenly into the bottom of the prepared pan.
  4. Bake crust for 8 minutes, then remove and let cool slightly.
  5. In a large bowl, beat softened cream cheese with ¾ cup sugar until smooth and creamy.
  6. Add pumpkin puree, eggs, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix on low speed until just combined.
  7. Pour filling over warm crust and spread evenly. Tap pan gently to release air bubbles.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 40-45 minutes until edges are set but center slightly wobbly.
  9. Cool completely at room temperature, then chill in refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  10. Use parchment overhang to lift bars from pan, cut into 12 squares, and serve chilled or slightly warmed.

Notes

Use room temperature cream cheese and eggs for smooth batter. Do not overmix filling to avoid cracks. Press crust firmly to prevent crumbling. Chill bars overnight for best texture and flavor. Use parchment paper with overhang for easy removal. Warm knife between cuts for clean slices.

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