Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe for Halloween

These Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars are a delicious Halloween-themed dessert that combines the rich flavors of pumpkin and cream cheese. Perfect for parties or family gatherings, they offer a festive twist on traditional cheesecake.

This recipe is simple to follow and yields creamy, spiced bars that are sure to impress your guests. Ideal for anyone looking for Halloween recipe ideas, these bars are a delightful addition to your dessert table.

Easy Pumpkin Cheesecake Bars Recipe

These bars feature a buttery graham cracker crust topped with a creamy pumpkin cheesecake filling, spiced with cinnamon and nutmeg. The recipe takes about 60 minutes from start to finish and serves 12 people.

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups graham cracker crumbs
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
2 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese, softened
1 cup canned pumpkin puree
1 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon salt
Whipped cream for serving (optional)
Ground cinnamon for garnish (optional)

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking dish.
Make the Crust: In a medium bowl, combine graham cracker crumbs, sugar, and melted butter. Press the mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form an even layer.
Prepare the Filling: In a large mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese until smooth. Add the pumpkin puree, sugar, vanilla extract, eggs, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. Mix until well combined and creamy.
Pour and Bake: Pour the pumpkin cheesecake filling over the crust in the baking dish. Spread it evenly and smooth the top. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the edges are set and the center is slightly jiggly.
Cool and Chill: Remove from the oven and let it cool at room temperature for about 30 minutes. Then refrigerate for at least 2 hours before cutting into bars.
Serve: Cut into squares and serve chilled, topped with whipped cream and a sprinkle of ground cinnamon if desired.