Cheesecake Pumpkin Bars – Sweet Easy Recipes Everyone Will Love
These cheesecake pumpkin bars strike the perfect balance between creamy, spiced, and sweet. They bring everything I love about fall into one bite. I remember the first time I made them—I was trying to impress my in-laws. I pulled the pan out, cut into that smooth top layer, and served it cold with a dusting of cinnamon. Their silence after that first bite? Golden.
This recipe fits right into your life whether you're hosting Thanksgiving, or just surviving a Wednesday. It’s low effort, high reward. You don’t need a water bath. You don’t need a mixer. You do need a little patience while it chills, but trust me—it's worth the wait.
Loaded with flavor and ridiculously easy to make, this treat combines the magic of cheesecake with the rich warmth of pumpkin spice. And bonus—it’s not overly sweet. Perfect for folks like me who want dessert without the sugar rush. If you’ve got cream cheese, pumpkin, and a little bit of kitchen courage, you’re halfway there.
Servings: 12 bars
Ingredients
- 2 cups graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup canned pumpkin
- 3 large eggs
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp ground cloves
- 1/4 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 325°F and grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
- In a medium bowl, mix the graham cracker crumbs and melted butter. Press this into the bottom of your baking dish to form the crust.
- In another bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add sugar and vanilla, mixing until combined.
- Add the pumpkin and spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, salt), and beat until smooth again.
- Crack in the eggs one at a time, mixing after each.
- Pour the filling over the crust and spread it evenly.
- Bake for about 50-55 minutes, or until the center is set and doesn’t jiggle.
- Let cool completely at room temperature, then refrigerate for at least 4 hours (overnight is even better).
- Slice, serve, and if you’re feeling fancy, top with whipped cream and a sprinkle of cinnamon.