Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

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There are so many great desserts in the fall. So, so many! I really like making fall desserts that are simple and can be increased to feed a crowd if necessary. These pumpkin cheesecake bars are just that! They’d make a great Thanksgiving dessert that’s a little bit different than traditional pumpkin pie. Read on for how to make these pumpkin cheesecake bars!

Ingredients for Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

Alrighty, as I said, these bars are pretty simple to make and you likely already have all of the ingredients that you need! Here’s what’s on the list for these cheesecake bars:

• Graham crackers
• Butter
• Brown sugar
• Salt
• Canned pumpkin
• Eggs
• Flour
• Pumpkin pie spice
• Vanilla extract or vanilla bean paste (I used vanilla bean paste in mine and they turned out SO GOOD!)
• Cream cheese
• Granulated sugar
• Sour cream

Tips for Making Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars

I like that the hardest part about these bars is swirling the ingredients together in the pan! These really are that simple. But here are a few tips to ensure that your pumpkin cheesecake bars are as pretty as can be!

• Swirling the pumpkin mixture and cheesecake mixture is a bit of an art that takes a little technique. First, you’ll want to spread your cheesecake layer in your prepared pan. Then, you’ll want to drop spoonfuls of the pumpkin mixture on top. I’d recommend doing smaller scoops of the pumpkin mixture, spacing out the drops pretty well. This will make it so much easier to get the pretty swirls that you desire. If the drops of the pumpkin mixture are too big and close together, you won’t get that swirled look!
• Cool completely on a wire rack and then store in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours. This will help the bars set and will prevent any cracking on the tops of the bars!
• If you’re looking to double this recipe, you can bake in a 9×13 inch pan. You’ll likely need to increase the baking time (possibly by 20 minutes or more), so just be sure to watch the bars as they bake!

I hope that you enjoy these easy pumpkin cheesecake bars! I think they’d make the perfect dessert for a Thanksgiving table spread.

As always, be sure to tag me in your photos on Instagram if you make my recipe! I love to see what you are baking.