Description
These no-bake pumpkin cheesecake bars offer a creamy, spiced pumpkin filling on a buttery graham cracker crust. They are simple to make in just 20 minutes, perfect for fall gatherings.
Ingredients
- For the Graham Cracker Crust:
- 2 cups packed graham cracker crumbs
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- For the Pumpkin Cheesecake Filling:
- 16 oz cream cheese, softened
- 1 cup canned pure pumpkin puree
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar, sifted
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tsp pumpkin pie spice
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1 cup whipped topping, plus extra for garnish
Instructions
- Line an 8×8-inch pan with parchment paper, leaving overhang.
- In a bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, and granulated sugar until like wet sand.
- Press the crumb mixture firmly into the prepared pan to form the crust.
- Chill the crust in the refrigerator for 30 minutes.
- Beat the softened cream cheese until completely smooth.
- Add pumpkin puree, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, pumpkin pie spice, and salt to the cream cheese. Mix until well combined and uniform in color.
- Gently fold in the whipped topping with a spatula until just combined, maintaining airiness.
- Spread the pumpkin cheesecake filling evenly over the chilled crust.
- Smooth the top with a spatula or the back of a spoon.
- Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, or preferably overnight, until set.
- Use the parchment overhang to lift the slab out of the pan.
- Slice into 9 bars. Garnish with extra whipped cream if desired before serving.
Notes
- Use 100% pure pumpkin puree, not pumpkin pie filling.
- For a firmer texture, freeze for 1 hour before serving.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- These bars taste even better when made a day in advance.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: No-Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 13g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg
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