Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars: The Best Homemade Delight
Indulge in the rich and creamy taste of Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars, a delightful dessert that combines the flavors of pumpkin and cheesecake in a perfect blend. Perfect for fall gatherings or holiday celebrations!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 bars 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, cocoa powder, sugar, and melted butter until combined.
- Press the mixture into the bottom of a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
- In another bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add in the pumpkin puree, sugar, eggs, vanilla, and pumpkin pie spice. Mix well.
- Spread the cream cheese mixture over the crust.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until set.
- Allow to cool, then chill in the refrigerator before cutting into bars.
Notes
- These bars can be topped with whipped cream for an extra touch.
- For a richer flavor, consider using brown sugar instead of white sugar.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars, pumpkin dessert, homemade cheesecake