Delicious Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Indulge in the rich and creamy flavors of pumpkin and cheesecake combined in one delectable dessert with these easy-to-make pumpkin cheesecake bars. Perfect for fall gatherings or as a sweet treat during the holidays, these bars are sure to impress your guests.

Ingredients

• 1 cup graham cracker crumbs
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/4 cup melted butter
• 16 oz cream cheese, softened
• 1 cup canned pumpkin
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1/2 tsp nutmeg
• 1/4 tsp cloves
• 1/4 tsp ginger
• Whipped cream (optional)

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F and line a 9x9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
2. In a small bowl, mix graham cracker crumbs, 1/4 cup sugar, and melted butter. Press mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan.
3. In a large mixing bowl, beat cream cheese until smooth. Add pumpkin, 3/4 cup sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger. Mix until well combined.
4. Pour pumpkin cheesecake mixture over the graham cracker crust. Smooth the top with a spatula.
5. Bake for 35-40 minutes or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
6. Let cool at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
7. Serve pumpkin cheesecake bars chilled with a dollop of whipped cream on top, if desired.

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