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Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake Bars

This creamy Pumpkin Swirl Cheesecake bars recipe is the ultimate fall dessert. It's a wonderful, easy treat that combines simple ingredients of pumpkin purée, warm spices, and creamy cheesecake filling and makes a perfect Thanksgiving dessert or for any other special occasion.

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
5 hrs
Total Time
6 hrs 5 mins
Servings: 9 bars
Calories: 450 kcal
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 ½ cups Graham cracker crumbs
  • ½ cup butter 1 stick
  • ¾ cup white sugar plus 2 tablespoons, divided
  • ¼ cup brown sugar plus 2 tablespoons, divided
  • 1 cup pumpkin puree
  • 1 ½ teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
  • 24 ounces cream cheese softened
  • ½ cup sour cream
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3 large eggs

Instructions

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  1. Preheat oven to 325° F.
  2. Line an 8 inch square baking dish with parchment paper and set aside.
Make the crust
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  1. In a small microwave safe bowl, add the butter and heat for 30 seconds then stir and heat for another 30 seconds until melted.
  2. In a medium bowl, add the graham cracker crumbs, melted butter, 2 tablespoons white sugar and 2 tablespoons brown sugar and mix until combined thoroughly and resembles wet sand.
  3. Add the mixture to the prepared baking dish and press down in an even layer.
  4. In a large mixing bowl, add the softened cream cheese and the remaining white and brown sugar and blend with an electric hand mixer on medium high speed until combined.
  5. Add the sour cream and vanilla extract and blend.
  6. Add in the eggs, one at a time, blending them in between each on is added.
  7. Remove 1 ½ cups of the cheesecake mixture and add to a medium bowl. (set the remaining mix aside)
  8. Add the pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice to this removed mixture and combine well.
  9. Alternate spooning the different cheesecake flavors over the crust in a checkerboard pattern.
  10. Then use a toothpick or fork to swirl the cheesecake sections together.
  11. Place in the preheated oven and bake 45-50 minutes.
  12. Allow the cheesecake to cool completely and then chill in the refrigerator for at least 5 hours.

Notes

  • Instead of a graham cracker crust swap with gingersnap cookies for a gingersnap crust, Golden Oreo crust, or even an Oreo cookie crust. 
  • Mix in white chocolate chips, semisweet chocolate chips, etc. 
  • Create a crunchy pecan streusel to sprinkle on top. You can mix pecans with some brown sugar, a little melted butter cinnamon, or even pumpkin spice. 
  • Swirl in some Nutella with a butter knife.
  • Once the bars are cooled you can drizzle with some caramel sauce. 
  • If you want a gluten-free dessert, use gluten-free graham crackers to make the crust gluten-free. 
  • Use vegan cream cheese, flax eggs, and vegan butter for a vegan option.  The texture of the dessert will vary a bit with the switching of ingredients. 
  • Make mini cheesecakes using a muffin pan, and cupcake liners, and bake for less time. Just press the mixture of crust in and then add batter and bake the pumpkin pie cheesecake bites for around 20-30 minutes. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 1bar Calories 450kcal (23%) Carbohydrates 43g (14%) Protein 10g (20%) Fat 27g (42%) Saturated Fat 15g (75%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 0.4g Cholesterol 137mg (46%) Sodium 476mg (20%) Potassium 321mg (9%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 32g (64%) Vitamin A 5140IU (103%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 163mg (16%) Iron 2mg (11%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 9bars

Amount Per Serving

Calories 450

% Daily Value*

Serving 1bar
Calories 450kcal 23%
Carbohydrates 43g 14%
Protein 10g 20%
Fat 27g 42%
Saturated Fat 15g 75%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 7g 35%
Trans Fat 0.4g 20%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 476mg 20%
Potassium 321mg 7%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 32g 64%
Vitamin A 5140IU 103%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 163mg 16%
Iron 2mg 11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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